Israel vows edge despite F-35 fighters

Written on 07/11/2026
Athanasios Katsikidis

Israel will maintain its military superiority over Turkey even if Ankara ultimately rejoins the American F-35 fighter jet program, Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel said, while expressing concern over recent US overtures toward Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and sharply criticizing recent statements by Turkish leaders.