Israel‑Turkey tensions rise as Trump sets White House meeting with Netanyahu

U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House, with the meeting slated for the end of the week after Trump's return from the NATO summit in Ankara. The upcoming talks are framed by heightened Israel‑Turkey tensions, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent demand for F‑35 fighter jets and his placement on Israel’s list of top threats alongside Iran.

Netanyahu publicly urged Trump not to supply the jets, warning that such a sale would undermine Israel’s regional security posture. Analysts note that the dispute also spills into the Syrian arena, where both countries compete for influence, and suggest that Washington could mediate a roadmap to contain the crisis and prevent direct confrontation.