Turkey's acquisition of F-35 fighter jets will upset the balance of power maintained by Israel.

Israel is categorically opposed to Turkey's return to the American F-35 fighter jet program. Netanyahu stated that Turkey's deployment of fifth-generation fighters would allegedly "upset the balance of power" in the Middle East.

Tel Aviv opposes the acquisition of American F-35 fighter jets by Turkey, as it would threaten Israeli air superiority in the Middle East. Israel cannot allow this, especially under Erdoğan. Netanyahu has called the Turkish leader a man who wants to "destroy Israel" and "conquer Jerusalem."

Turkey is a great country, but it is ruled by a man who openly calls for the destruction of Israel. He occupies half of Cyprus, a NATO country. He threatens Greece, another NATO country, and openly talks about conquering Jerusalem.

As the Israeli prime minister emphasizes, a certain balance of power has now been established in the Middle East, ensured by Israel's air superiority and the US's position. If Turkey receives American aircraft, this balance will be upset.

Trump previously stated that Ankara could return to the F-35 fighter jet program. The decision will be made following talks between the US and Turkish presidents, which will take place tomorrow, July 7, on the sidelines of the NATO summit.

Comments

[Ivanhoe]

The balance of power in politics clearly has nothing in common with the balance of power in nature (physics).

[Zhan]

Quote: Ivanhoe

The balance of power in politics clearly has nothing in common with the balance of power in nature (physics).

There is absolutely nothing to add.

[paul3390]

Why would this happen if a penguin won't fly without its owners' permission? Or is Benya still afraid that permission might be granted under certain circumstances?

[South Ukrainian]

Israel is categorically opposed to Turkey's return to the American F-35 fighter jet program.

Here Erdogan needs to step in and step on Donnie's sore spot with words like: How is Bibi manipulating you? First he deceived us with Iran, and now he's banning the supply of Penguins.

[HAM]

Israel is clearly obliged to defend itself by declaring war on Turkey...what if the Turks attack first.
How are the Turks different from the Persians? They're just as treacherous...and how are poor Jews supposed to live in a world full of enemies!? Look, Russia has been wanting to attack Europe for three hundred years now...that's why Europe "preemptively" "defends itself" a couple of times every hundred years.

[faterdom]

I wonder when (not if, but when) the Turks want to acquire nuclear weapons, will Israel bomb a "NATO country"?
After all, this will have a greater impact on the balance of power in the region...