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DIPLOMATIC
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US House urges halt to F-35 sales to Turkey citing security risks to Israel
Jun 28, 2026 02:32 PM CT
Washington, D.C., United States
US-Turkey relations, F-35, arms sales, Israel security, diplomatic pressure
Summary
The US House of Representatives has urged President Trump to suspend F-35 fighter jet sales to Turkey. This diplomatic pressure stems from concerns regarding Turkey's acquisition of Russian S-400 systems and the potential compromise of Israeli security interests, highlighting ongoing tensions between US allies and Israel's security posture.
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"Hardly a day goes by that Erdogan doesn't call for the destruction of the State of Israel... we will also draw the attention of our American friends to these statements," Netanyahu said.
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Actor Responses
United States
NEUTRAL
House members urged the President to halt F-35 sales to Turkey due to security concerns.
Israel
NEUTRAL
Prime Minister Netanyahu highlighted Erdogan's hostile rhetoric and the need for US attention to these threats.