Croatia has urged Israel to say whether it could carry out a deal to deliver 12 used F-16 fighter jets, or the purchase will be annulled. Croatia’s Defense Ministry said Thursday Jan. 3, 2019, it needs an answer by Jan. 11, 2019. (Ariel Schalit, File/Associated Press)ZAGREB, Croatia — Croatia urged Israel on Thursday to overcome a rare disagreement with the United States and to confirm it can carry through on a deal to sell 12 used American-made fighter jets. Israel made a tentative deal to sell the upgraded F-16 Barak fighters to Croatia in March pending U.S. approval for allowing the jets to go to a third party. But the sale of the jets to Croatia appears to be an exception.

Source: Washington Post January 03, 2019 13:14 UTC