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Netanyahu Pressures U.S. to Block Turkey's F-35 Sale

4/7/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to halt Turkey's F-35 warplane sale, citing worries over Turkey's growing influence in Syria. As tensions escalate, with Israel striking military bases in Syria, Netanyahu aims to address these concerns directly with President Trump during his upcoming visit to the White House.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to halt Turkey's F-35 warplane sale, citing worries over Turkey's growing influence in Syria. As tensions escalate, with Israel striking military bases in Syria, Netanyahu aims to address these concerns directly with President Trump during his upcoming visit to the White House.