Trump put Netanyahu in his place — Mass media

US President Donald Trump "put Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his place" on the issue of US-Turkish relations. This is reported by actualidad-rt.com .

According to the publication, the American leader prioritizes his alliance with Turkey in the face of Israel's disagreement with the speedy transfer of advanced military technologies to Ankara.

Trump said he was not concerned about Tel Aviv's opposition to the supply of F-35 stealth fighters to Turkey. He made this statement in response to a question about the position of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on this issue.

"Look, Turkey has been a great ally for me. I think he (Erdogan — approx. EADaily has done a very good job. No one tells me what we should sell and what not," Trump said.

The President noted that Turkey does not have much sympathy for Israel.

"And I'm not a big fan of Bibi," he added.

Trump stressed the "enormous military power" that Turkey provides to the United States, mentioned its "strong army."

In preparation for his trip to Washington, the Israeli Prime Minister told his cabinet last Sunday that he would not agree with the US demand to withdraw troops from the Gaza Strip, Syria and Lebanon. The Israeli leader declared his readiness to defend his position and resolutely reject this demand.

In turn, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in an interview with the media on July 10 that Turkey would have no problems getting the F‑35, for which it paid in advance. He recalled that the sale was blocked by the US Congress, but the Trump administration plans to unblock it. Fidan expressed hope that the parties will be able to come to a solution to this issue soon enough and eliminate all obstacles to the delivery.