Israel fears that Washington may be shifting its strategic options toward Turkey as the two rivals push for regional hegemony.

Turkey is set to host NATO leaders as doubts over US commitment linger prompting Ankara to seeks its own defense deals with Paris and Washington.

For Israel, air superiority is not a luxury. If the US were to provide Turkey with F-35 fighter jets, Israel's security and the regional balance of power may face grave threats.

Israel fears that Washington may be shifting its strategic options toward Turkey as the two rivals push for regional hegemony.