Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his strong opposition to the possibility of Turkey’s return to the fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet program.

When asked by CNN about U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements that he is considering Ankara’s reinstatement in the program, Netanyahu stressed that Turkey harbors “aggressive ambitions” and cannot be considered a friendly state toward the U.S. As he said, he has raised the issue repeatedly in his talks with Trump.

The Israeli prime minister launched a fierce attack on the Erdogan government, accusing it of being ideologically close to the Muslim Brotherhood, supports and funds Hamas, and pursues authoritarian policies domestically.

Netanyahu also referred to the Turkish leadership’s threats against Israel, claiming that Erdogan has threatened to destroy the Jewish state, while senior officials in the Turkish government have made statements regarding Jerusalem and Israel’s standing in the international community.

In the same vein, he cited Turkey’s 52-year presence in the occupied northern part of Cyprus, as well as its aggressive rhetoric toward Greece. He further emphasized that the Turkish leadership makes no secret of its neo-Ottoman ambitions.

“The radical Turkish regime is not a force for peace and stability,” he said, adding that Ankara adjusts its stance toward Washington when it deems it appropriate. “When you give it that power, you’ll see aggression follow. I wouldn’t do that,” he concluded.