Turkey’s F-35 Comeback Bid Gets Trump Backing. Why Israel Is Against The Fighter Jet Deal
Last Updated:July 08, 2026, 02:04 IST The US had removed Turkey from the F-35 programme in 2019 after Ankara bought Russia’s S-400 air defence system. While Turkey is looking to rebuild defence ties with Washington, Israel has strongly opposed any possible F-35 sale to Ankara. (AFP photos) Turkey’s long-pending bid to return to the US-made…