US-’Israeli’ Arms Deal to Mend Ties

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US President Barack Obama and "Israeli" PM Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a post-row summit Monday, hoping a massive 10 year defense deal will help them move beyond a bitter public fight that shook a decades-old alliance.

After clashes over the nuclear deal with Iran, the two leaders will discuss a deal expected to be worth more than $30 billion which will include a series of advanced weaponry systems, officials said.

Obama and Netanyahu are expected to discuss commitments that could see "Israel" get more than the 33 hi-tech F-35 jets already ordered, precision munitions and a chance to buy V-22 Ospreys and other weapons systems designed to ensure "Israel's" war edge over the countries in the region.

The weapons reflect the prominence of Iran in US and "Israeli" military thinking.

The F-35 is the only aircraft able to counter the S-300 surface-to-air missile system that Russia has suggested it may sell to Tehran.

Officials said "Israel" may also seek to ensure that other US allies in the region do not get the F-35.

The visit would be an opportunity to discuss the "Israeli" its assessment of its so-called security challenges and the related needs it has whether it is something like the F-35 or a variety of others.

It is worth mentioning that during his last trip to Washington in March, the "Israeli" PM found the door of the White House slammed firmly shut, with Obama refusing to meet him. This is because Netanyahu publicly opposed the nuclear deal with Iran, describing it as a "stunning, historic mistake."

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team