An Israeli ministerial committee approved the purchase of two new squadrons of US-manufactured F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets, the Israeli Defense Ministry said, amid the ongoing war with Iran, Anadolu reports.
In a statement on Sunday, the ministry said the Ministerial Committee on Procurement approved a plan to acquire a fourth squadron of the F-35 aircraft and a second squadron of the F-15IA aircraft.
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The deals valued at tens of billions of shekels and include full fleet integration into the Israeli Air Force, comprehensive sustainment, spare parts, and logistics support, the statement said.
This came as Israel continues its attacks on the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, in violation of the ceasefire agreements. Reports suggest Tel Aviv also prepares for a possible resumption of hostilities with Tehran.
The US military and Israel began strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026 prompting retaliation from Tehran against Israel, as well as other regional countries hosting US assets, and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
A ceasefire was announced on April 8, 2026 through Pakistani mediation, followed by talks in Islamabad on April 11–12, but no agreement was reached.
US President Donald Trump later unilaterally extended the truce at Pakistan’s request, without setting a new time-frame in order to replace lost defense systems and other war assets in the Middle East.
Middle East Monitor / ABC Flash Point News 2026.
How funny, that’s not israeli Jews who are going to pay for all this “junk”….Americans, say good-bye to your first world standards and basic services….Jews need more guns to kill neighbors children !!!