US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has cancelled a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that had been scheduled for Wednesday to discuss the possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. Washington's apparent shift in defence ties with Ankara continues to draw concern in Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged the United States not to sell its advanced F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, arguing it would “upset

The call from Israel's prime minister came ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to Ankara for a NATO summit.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned President Donald Trump against allowing Turkey to purchase F-35 fighter jets.