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President says he and Netanyahu are "pretty close" despite differences on Turkey F-35s
Summary
Asked whether Prime Minister Netanyahu opposes F-35 sales to Turkey, the president said they are "pretty close," acknowledged differences and described Turkey as a strong ally; he did not disclose policy changes.
A reporter asked whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disagreed with the president about selling F-35s to Turkey. The president said they were "pretty close," acknowledged a "little difference," and described Netanyahu as a wartime leader they "did very well together." He also called Turkey a "great ally" and said decisions about such sales were ultimately up to Turkey and others involved.
The gaggle did not include a State Department or defense official to clarify export authorization processes or the status of any F-35 sale to Turkey. Reporters received reassurance about the relationship with Israel but no policy detail on aircraft transfers.
