Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded with harsh language to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's increasingly aggressive statements against Israel.

A bipartisan initiative is underway in the U.S. Congress to prevent Turkey from rejoining the F-35 fighter jet program. The effort is being led by Democratic Representative Dina Titus of Nevada following comments by President Donald Trump suggesting that a new defense arrangement with Ankara could be possible ahead of the upcoming NATO Summit in Turkey.

• June 15, 2026
• Published in World