Israel Would Oppose Any US F-35 Sale to Qatar, Israeli Minister Says

An Israeli F-35 aircraft is seen on the runway during "Blue Flag," an aerial exercise hosted by Israel with the participation of foreign air force crews, at Ovda military air base, southern Israel, on Nov. 11, 2019. Amir Cohen/Reuters, File Photo

JERUSALEM—Israel would oppose any U.S. sale of advanced F-35 warplanes to Qatar, Israel’s intelligence minister said on Sunday, citing a need to maintain Israeli military superiority in the region.

Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen made the comments in response to a Reuters report that Qatar—whose Iran links trouble Israel—had submitted a formal request to Washington to buy the Lockheed Martin Corp. stealth jet.