American defense officials offered to sell 30 F-15 and 60 F-16 fighter jets to Israel for $5 billion to help maintain the Jewish state’s military advantage over potential regional foes. The proposed sale will help “improve the security of a friendly country which has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East,” the Pentagon said.
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