U.S. President Donald Trump responded to questions at the White House regarding tensions between Turkey and Israel and the sale of F-35 jets by emphasizing his relationship with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Trump stated that he does not expect a direct conflict between Turkey and Israel.
During a question in the Oval Office, Erdoğan’s strong statements against Israel were recalled. A reporter asked Trump whether there was a possibility of conflict between Turkey and Israel and if Washington would sell F-35 jets to Turkey.
Trump Emphasizes His Relationship with Erdoğan
Trump described Erdoğan as "a very good friend" and said the two leaders work well together. He characterized Erdoğan as a strong leader and said he was not aware of any potential conflict on the Turkey-Israel front.
- Trump said he does not expect a conflict between Turkey and Israel.
- He emphasized a relationship based on mutual respect with Erdoğan.
- Despite being asked about the F-35, he did not provide a clear timeline for the sales process.
Tensions Arose Following Israel-Related Statements
The question came after Erdoğan’s remarks that Israel’s military moves in the region have reached a point that threatens Turkey. Ankara’s warnings regarding the Eastern Mediterranean and the rights of Turkish Cypriots were also part of the background to the issue in Washington.
Trump’s response indicated that the U.S. administration does not expect a direct military crisis between Turkey and Israel. However, the F-35 issue remains an unresolved topic in Turkey-U.S. relations.
