Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Israel is lobbying in Washington to influence US decisions on Iran, the Gaza Strip, and regional military deals, including halting F-35 fighter jet sales to Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Officials held high-level meetings to discuss Gaza, Iran, and bilateral cooperation with Washington.

Israeli leaders stressed the importance of maintaining the country's military technological edge amid talks on F-35 sales to regional countries. The issue is central to Israel's national security and its strategic balance in the Middle East.

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