BBC News Urdu
·Jul 2026
Turkey’s military power, the F‑35 jet, and America’s shifting stance: Trump–Erdoğan closeness troubling Israel
Israeli media expresses growing alarm over a possible US decision under President Trump to approve F‑35 fighter jet sales to Turkey, arguing it could undermine Israel’s military edge in the region. Commentators highlight deepening Trump–Erdoğan ties and suggest Washington now views Turkey as a key strategic partner despite past tensions. Analysts note that this shift signals reduced Israeli influence in US policy and a broader American recalibration balancing its alliance with Israel against wider regional interests. Israel’s leadership warns that Turkey’s military ambitions and support for groups like Hamas pose direct security challenges, including potential constraints on Israeli air and naval activity in the Eastern Mediterranean.