Overview
- Netanyahu said a Palestinian state will not be established, calling it an existential threat even if the stance jeopardizes potential normalization with Saudi Arabia.
- He reported that Marco Rubio assured him the United States will maintain Israel’s qualitative military edge, including in relation to F-35 supplies to regional countries.
- Referencing President Donald Trump’s announcement of F-35 sales to Saudi Arabia this week, Netanyahu said Israel’s advantage over such transfers would be preserved under U.S. law.
- He stated that delivering F-35s to Turkey is not happening anytime soon, if at all, pointing to concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rhetoric and actions.
- He signaled openness to security arrangements with a post-Assad Syria to prevent friction and curb Iranian entrenchment, and said Israel will reopen Rafah only after the remains of three named hostages are returned.