The Obama administration has imposed obstacles on Israeli efforts to procure U.S.-origin fighter-jets.and
Administration sources said the White House has drafted measures that could prevent Israel and other non-NATO allies from procuring U.S. fighter-jets, including the F-35. They said the administration would require that Israel obtain special permission from the Defense Department and State Department to acquire the Joint Strike Fighter.
The administration has also been resisting Israeli requests for technical data on the new F-15SE fighter-jet.
Administration blocks helicopters for Israel due to civilian casualties in Gaza
The Obama administration has blocked Israel's request for advanced U.S.-origin attack helicopters.Yet
Government sources said the administration has held up Israel's request for the AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter.
Obama Approves Longbow For Egypt
The administration of President Barack Obama has notified Congress thatNote that these are the same helicopters being denied to Israel.
Egypt would receive the AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter in an $820
million deal. Congress, notified on the eve of Obama's visit to Cairo and
the Middle East, has 30 days to block the Egyptian request for the Longbow.
Barry, your bias is showing.
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