US seeks to balance F-35 deal with Saudi Arabia to uphold commitments to Israel

The US administration is working to ensure that the agreement to supply F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia does not violate longstanding US commitments to maintain Israel’s military edge in the Middle East. This was reported by Israel’s Channel 12, citing a statement from a US official.

Source CNN

A representative of the Trump administration emphasized that the United States remains committed to the law guaranteeing Israel’s qualitative military superiority in the region and will not allow this to be compromised by new defense agreements. Maintaining such a balance is crucial for US strategic interests and regional stability.

The future development of this issue will depend on political and security considerations, as the deal must benefit Saudi Arabia without endangering US–Israel relations.