WASHINGTON, 19 Nov. - (ANA)- Trump reiterated his support for selling advanced F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a move that has caused consternation in Israel.

 

"[Saudi Arabia] is a great ally and Israel is a great ally," Trump told reporters.

 

"I know [Israel] would like you to receive a reduced calibre...as far as I'm concerned they are both at a level where they should get top of the line."

 

Israel has blocked the sale of the US's most advanced hardware to other states in the region to maintain its military superiority.

 

A sale of the stealth planes to Saudi Arabia would break with years of US policy designed to keep Israel's 'qualitative military edge'.   - (ANA) -

 

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