Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly objected to U.S. President Donald Trump’s signal that he may approve selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, a move that would reverse a previous ban. During a Fox News interview, Netanyahu characterized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as openly advocating for Israel’s destruction and accused him of occupying part of Cyprus and threatening Greece. Netanyahu warned that supplying Ankara with advanced aircraft or jet engines would disrupt the Middle East’s military balance, which he said relies on Israeli air superiority. Trump, following a visit to Turkey, indicated he would consider the sale despite a congressional prohibition, praising Turkey as a loyal ally. The dispute comes amid tensions over Turkey’s support for Syria’s new government and Israeli military operations in southern Syria.