# Israel seeks US ‘compensation’ after Saudi F-35 fighter jet deal: report

https://mins.news/en/item/65383

- TRT World, 2026-09-19 10:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/5e832ee250b4

> A report says Israel is seeking “compensation” from the United States after a deal to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The sale would end Israel’s status as the Middle East’s sole operator of the aircraft.

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