BREAKING NEWS: Trump ‘pissed off’ by Netanyahu’s criticism of proposed F-35 sale to Turkiye

According to a report by Anadolu Agency on Saturday, July 18, 2026, US President Donald Trump was reportedly angered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s public criticism of a proposed American sale of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, highlighting growing strains in relations between the two longtime allies.

According to a report by Axios, citing two White House officials, Trump was upset after Netanyahu openly criticised the potential arms deal during a Fox News interview shortly before the US president travelled to Ankara for the July 7–8 NATO Summit. One official said Trump believed Netanyahu had “no right” to intervene in Washington’s decision-making over the proposed sale of advanced fighter aircraft to Türkiye.Get the full story here