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.
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.
Gantz returned to Israel on Friday after signing a declaration with Esper in Washington that the Israeli defense chief said would secure his country’s regional military superiority “for decades to come.”
“Israel’s security has taken a major leap forward today, thanks to our American Allies," Gantz tweeted Thursday.
