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Exclusive: Netanyahu tells CNN he opposes US sale of F-35 jets to Turkey as he downplays divisions with Trump
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Key Points:
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposed President Trump's consideration of selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, warning it would destabilize the Middle East and not make Turkey a friendly U.S. ally due to Ankara's ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.
- Netanyahu criticized Turkish President Erdogan as a threat to Israel and condemned inflammatory remarks from Turkey's foreign minister, highlighting escalating tensions between the two countries.
- Despite disagreements, Netanyahu downplayed divisions with Trump, emphasizing they generally align on major issues and each prioritizes their nation's interests.
- Netanyahu expressed cautious skepticism about the recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, acknowledging Trump's hope for negotiations but doubting its effectiveness in stopping Iran's nuclear ambitions.
- Addressing declining support for Israel among U.S. Democrats, Netanyahu blamed social media and criticized specific politicians for their stance, while also acknowledging and condemning rising settler violence in the West Bank but citing lenient Israeli courts as a contributing factor.
