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Saudi Arabia Wants American F-35s. Israel’s Success With Them Shows Why.
Israel used the F-35s to great effect in its 12-day war against Iran in June. The stealth-fighters’ capabilities and advanced radar and targeting systems allowed Israel to batter Iran’s air defenses at the start of the war, giving it air superiority in Iranian skies.

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Netanyahu says Israel will keep ‘qualitative advantage’ despite F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia
US F-35 Jets to Be Sold to Saudi Arabia to Lack Israel's Advanced Features
US F-35 jets to be sold to Saudi Arabia to lack Israel's advanced features
The F-35 fighter jets the U.S. plans to sell Saudi Arabia will be less advanced than those operated by Israel, in line with a U.S. law that guarantees Israel’s military edge in the region, U.S. offic...

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‘You Lose’: Saudi's MBS Trolls Bookies Who Bet He’d Wear A Suit, In Nod To Trump–Zelenskyy Spat
In front of MBS, Trump snubs Israel, says Saudi will get 'top-of-the-line' F-35 despite IDF worry
US President Donald Trump, Saudi crown prince ink major deals
Trump approved a major defence sale package, “including future F-35 deliveries, which strengthens the US defence industrial base and ensures Saudi Arabia continues to buy American.

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At White House Dinner, Trump Designates Saudi Arabia A Major Non-NATO Ally
What to know about F-35 fighter jet that US President Donald Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia
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Israel delivers first official response to US-Saudi F-35 deal from Prime Minister's Office

The Prime Minister's spokesperson responded that the US and Israel have a longstanding understanding that Israel must maintain the qualitative edge when it comes to its defense
Jewish Insider

Trump prioritizes Saudi partnership, leaving Abraham Accords on hold

Despite announcing sweeping security, investment and defense agreements, the fate of a Saudi-Israel normalization deal remains uncertain

Israel expects US to safeguard its military edge amid Saudi F-35 deal

Israel expects Washington to preserve its access to more advanced U.S. weaponry, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday, commenting on US plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
Council on Foreign Relations

How Significant Is the Latest U.S.-Saudi Embrace?

The first visit of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince to the White House in seven years affirmed the importance of the two countries’ partnership in the Middle East, but questions remain over how much
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