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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Jerusalem, November 21 (Xinhua) — Israel expects Washington to maintain its access to more advanced American weaponry, Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian said Thursday, commenting on US plans to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 fighter jets.
Israel is currently the only Middle Eastern country operating modern stealth aircraft. According to US law, any arms sales in the region must not undermine Israel's "qualitative military advantage" over its neighbors.
"The United States and Israel have a long-standing agreement that Israel maintains a qualitative advantage in the area of defense," Sh. Bedrosyan told reporters.
“It was true yesterday, it is true today, and the Prime Minister [Benjamin Netanyahu] believes it will be so tomorrow and in the future,” she added.
This statement marked the first official comment from the Israeli government regarding the planned delivery of up to 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The deal was announced on Monday by US President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House with the kingdom's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. This decision marked a change in the US administration's policy after years of hesitation.
Israel and Saudi Arabia have not established formal diplomatic relations. During his visit to Washington, the Saudi Crown Prince stated that his kingdom desires to normalize relations with Israel but wants to ensure a "clear path to a two-state solution," which includes the creation of a Palestinian state.
B. Netanyahu and his far-right government are staunchly opposed to the creation of a Palestinian state. –0–
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