Rising Tensions Between Turkey and Israel Amid Concerns Over F-35 Sale
December 27, 2025
Turkey is escalating its rhetoric against Israel, raising concerns about its support for Hamas and the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Ankara. It is suggested that Erdoğan seeks to revive the Ottoman Empire while accusing Israel of land grabs. International worries are heightened as Turkey remains critical of Israel's actions in Palestine, disregarding its own history. Additionally, there are suspicions that Ankara supports extremist forces in the region. The potential sale of F-35s raises significant objections from Israel and other regional countries.