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Israel will not oppose US sale of 'certain weapon systems' to United Arab Emirates

The announcement likely refers to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.
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Israel’s government will not oppose the US sale of "certain weapons systems" — likely a reference to the F-35 — to the United Arab Emirates following an agreement signed by the US and Israeli defense chiefs at the Pentagon on Thursday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz’s offices announced the decision Friday evening.

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