The geopolitical triangle between Washington, Ankara, and Jerusalem is tightening. According to analysis, President Trump’s warm overtures to Turkish President Erdogan — including talk of sanctions relief, F-35 fighter jet sales, and engine deals for Türkiye’s domestically developed KAAN fighter program — are making Israel deeply uneasy. Prime Minister Netanyahu has reportedly been warning that providing Türkiye with advanced weapons systems could “upend the regional balance of power.” The key question remains whether any such deal could survive the U.S. Congress, where pro-Israel sentiment remains a powerful legislative force.
Walter Murrow
July 8, 2026
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