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Turkey could work around US limits to F-35 if sale happens, Israeli defense officials stress

Though the UAE and Saudi Arabia dropped their interest in F-35s after US legislation imposed limits on the aircraft, Israeli defense officials worry that Turkey won't be affected the same way.

A US Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies overhead during the "Salute to America" Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2026.
US President Donald Trump gestures as he steps off Air Force One to board the new Qatari-gifted Boeing plane, enroute to the United States following his participation in the NATO Summit at Royal Air Force Mildenhall on July 08, 2026 in Mildenhall, England.

Withdrawal cannot be a gesture of faith: US, Israel must align on Lebanon - editorial

US President Donald Trump and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attend a NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026

NATO 'came a long way today,' falling back into favor with Trump after the Ankara summit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte looks on before meeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' summit, in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026.

Disputes between NATO members show 'democratic strength,' Secretary-General Rutte says


Trump says he thinks Israel will withdraw troops from southern Lebanon

Trump said Israel wants to withdraw from southern Lebanon under a US mediated deal, despite Netanyahu saying troops will stay while Hezbollah remains a threat.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Trump warns US will 'probably' strike Iran tonight after saying MoU is 'over'

"I'll give a little warning: We're going to hit them hard tonight," Trump told reporters at the NATO summit in Turkey before his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (not pictured) alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound, joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Trump demands US halt trade with Spain, renews claim over Greenland, angering NATO allies

Trump called Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO as he railed against allies for not supporting the war on Iran and ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt all trade with Spain.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) during the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

‘Donald Trump is within our reach’: Iranian hardliners demand attack on president at NATO summit

Along with urging the assassination of President Donald Trump, Iranian lawmakers called for the death of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

US President Donald Trump walks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a formal arrival at the Bestepe Presidential Compound at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Trump's shifting security messaging: Israel faces friction with US on Turkey F-35 deal - analysis

In Trump’s view, Turkey may help stabilize the region, curb Russian influence and keep Ankara within the Western camp. Israel, however, cannot regard it as a normal Western ally.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives at the Bestepe Presidential Palace during a formal welcome for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Trump says he doesn't want to 'waste his time' negotiating with Iran after overnight strikes

"When you have a ceasefire and Iran is basically violating the ceasefire, I think it is totally crucial that the US forcefully react," said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

US President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

US Defense Secretary Hegseth cancels visit to Israel following Iran strikes, source tells 'Post'

Hegseth, who is in Ankara alongside US President Donald Trump for the NATO summit, was expected to make a brief visit against the backdrop of the American strikes against Iran.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war, with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine (not pictured), at the Pentagon in Washington, US, May 5, 2026.

NATO leaders unveil $50 billion in defense deals as Trump renews push to control Greenland

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday that Europeans had made "staggering" increases in defense spending.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during the High Level Defence announcements at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' Summit, in Ankara, Turkey, July 7, 2026.

US to lift Turkey sanctions, decide on sale of F-35 fighter jets, Trump says ahead of NATO summit

Speaking alongside the US president, Turkey's Erdogan claimed he had been promised five of the jets and said he and Trump would discuss KAAN jet engines.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes US President Donald Trump at Ankara Airport, who is paying an official visit to Turkey ahead of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7, 2026.

'Murderer NATO': Over 100 anti-NATO protesters detained in Turkey ahead of Ankara summit

Footage showed flag-waving protesters chanting slogans including "Murderer NATO, get out of the country" and "No passage to NATO," as riot police intervened using tear gas to disperse crowds.

Protestors hold signs and wave flags during an anti-NATO demonstration in Istanbul, ahead of a NATO summit, on July 5, 2026.