Netanyahu Says He and Trump Have Different Approaches, Emphasizes Alliance

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday in an interview with Fox News that a date for his meeting with the U.S. President has not yet been set. He expressed hope that he could present advancements made in the path toward peace with Lebanon to President Trump.

Attempting to counter numerous mainstream media reports suggesting significant differences between himself and President Trump, the Israeli Prime Minister asserted that there are no fundamental disagreements with Washington. “President Trump and I have different ways of expressing ourselves, but we are the best of allies,” Netanyahu claimed.

Facing widespread protests from settlers who oppose his perceived ineffective policies in the occupied territories, Netanyahu alleged that weakening Iran paves the way for new peace agreements, similar to the Abraham Accords. He contrasted Israel’s stance with that of Turkey, stating, “Unlike Turkey, Israel stood with the United States in confronting Iran.”

Netanyahu described Turkey as an extraordinary country but criticized its leadership for openly calling for Israel’s destruction. He voiced strong opposition to the delivery of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, arguing that such a move would disrupt the balance of power, which is predicated on Israel’s qualitative military edge.

The primary concern for Netanyahu’s cabinet in recent times regarding Ankara has been the intensifying media speculation about the possibility of the United States selling fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. Israel’s security doctrine has consistently relied on maintaining absolute “military qualitative superiority” in the region. The induction of F-35s into Turkey’s fleet would challenge this established air superiority against a regional player.