Trump rejects Israeli objections over potential US F-35 jet sales to Turkey

US President Donald Trump has dismissed objections from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a potential sale of American F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump asserted his administration's autonomy on international arms transfers, stating, "Nobody tells me what we're going to sell."

Trump characterized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a friend and described Turkey as a "fantastic ally," while acknowledging that Ankara "is not a big fan of Israel." Netanyahu has consistently opposed supplying F-35 jets to Turkey over regional security concerns. Trump's remarks came just ahead of a scheduled bilateral meeting with Netanyahu at the White House.

Sources: RTP, Sweden Herald.