Israel opposes F-35 sale to UAE despite diplomatic thaw

Advanced American hardware risks upset to regional power balance, Netanyahu fears

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U.S.-developed F-35 fighters already form part of Israel's arsenal. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Air Force)

MOMOKO KIDERA, Nikkei staff writer

ISTANBUL -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Tuesday his opposition to any sale of F-35 stealth fighters from the U.S. to the United Arab Emirates, wary of disrupting the regional balance of military power.

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