This story was not of course popular as the historic peace deal between the UAE and Israel, but after this deal, Israel has asked the United States to remove obstacles in order to secure the F.22 Fighter Jets to the Isreali Air Force. This request is following the agreement between the US and UAE for selling F-35s to UAE, a less advanced fighter jet than the F22 that Israel has been eying for sometime.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the PM said that this was not apart of the peace deal signed last month in Washington. It is said that the F22 is the most advanced fighter jet in the world with its maneuverability, armament and range. The defense officials say that securing this aircraft would give Israal the advantage in the Middle East as they point out that the the evolution of the Middle East militarily requires them to keep up to date as other nations are ” investing huge sums to build some of the most advanced air forces and air defense systems in the world.”
This indicates clearly that despite the peace agreements we have been seeing regarding Israel and Arab countries, Isreal is not letting down at all in terms of defense and security and its determined to be on top militarily in the Middle East. You really cannot blame them as they are still seen as a illegitimate nation to some Arab nations and some even wishing for their demise, leaving them no choice to preserve their stake in the Middle East as they beef up their influence in the region as well as globally, and with President Trump backing Israel, I can see this move happening, especially if he gets reelected.