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US Ambassador to Israel on F-35 to Turkey: 'I Don't See That Happening in the Near Future'

Published January 17, 2026, 07:01
US Ambassador to Israel on F-35 to Turkey: 'I Don't See That Happening in the Near Future'

The US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, stated that he does not foresee a sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey in the near future. While acknowledging the US President's statement, he pointed out legal and political obstacles, primarily due to Turkey's possession of Russian military equipment. Huckabee reiterated the US commitment to maintaining Israel's qualitative military edge in the region, assuring that Israel will continue to receive the most modern and advanced equipment. He also suggested that Ankara could improve its prospects for future arms sales by normalizing relations with Israel and reducing its aggressive rhetoric.