Despite concerns sale of advanced US stealth fighter jet to Saudi Arabia could hurt Israel’s military edge, Jerusalem has reportedly not objected to the deal – but is pushing to condition it on Saudis agreeing to peace deal
The Israeli government is urging the Trump administration to condition the planned sale of advanced stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia on the oil-rich kingdom’s entry into the Abraham Accords, according to reports published over the weekend.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Riyadh has requested permission from the US to buy up to 48 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, with the kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expected to raise the issue with President Donald Trump during a visit to the White House on Tuesday.
Currently, Israel is the only country in the Middle East operating the advanced fighter jets, the most modern produced by the United States.