F-35 sale

US defense minister Hegseth is set to visit Israel for the first time since becoming Pentagon chief. The trip coincides with concerns over a potential F-35 sale to Turkey, and he is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Katz.

Hegseth is planning to visit Israel on Wednesday, with discussions expected to include concerns over a potential F-35 sale to Turkey and Iran. Ireland has passed a bill banning Israeli goods from East Jerusalem and the West Bank.

The US president announced that sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of Russian missile batteries will be lifted. The decision includes considering the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.