NATO's Rutte backs Trump’s call to shoot down Russian planes that violate NATO airspace.

NEW: Secretary Hegseth has ordered hundreds of US generals and admirals worldwide to attend an urgent, unexplained meeting next week at Quantico, Virginia.

Source: WaPo

Latvian Foreign Minister to Reuters:

Denmark has told allies drone incursions were carried out by a state actor.

NATO split on shooting down Russian jets.

Estonia called emergency meeting after 3 Russian fighters violated its airspace for 12 mins.

Poland, Baltics, US pushed for “forceful response” in future.

Germany, S. Europe urged restraint, fearing escalation.

Final statement softened language, no firm “shoot down” policy yet.

Source: CNN

Microsoft has revoked the Israeli army’s Unit 8200 access to its Azure cloud services after a +972 Magazine, Local Call, and Guardian investigation revealed the unit stored millions of Palestinians’ intercepted calls on Microsoft servers for surveillance, arrests, and airstrikes.

Unit 8200 quickly moved data to Amazon Web Services, while Microsoft continues to work with other Israeli military units.

The move marks the first major US tech company to restrict Israeli military access amid growing public backlash over civilian deaths in Gaza.

Source: +972 Magazine

NOW: Trump greets Turkish President Erdogan at the White House.

The remainder of the meeting is scheduled to take place behind closed doors.

Trump:

New lobby leading to Oval Office — Magnificent marble floor, compliments of President Donald J. Trump!

Trump, when asked if he’d allow Türkiye to buy F-35s while welcoming Turkish President Erdogan, replied:

“You'll find out.”

Trump on Turkish President Erdogan:

He is a highly respected man. He is respected throughout the world.

He built a powerful military, he uses a lot of our equipment.

Trump on Türkiye:

They want F-35 and F-16 jets. We will talk about that. This will be very interesting. We are going to get a lot done.

Turkish President Erdogan:

I believe we will have the opportunity to discuss in detail today the issues concerning the F-35, the F-16, and our relations with Halkbank.

Trump to Turkish President Erdogan:

How are you? Say a few words. Great guy.

Trump on Turkish President Erdogan:

He is a tough man. He is opinionated. Usually I don't like opinionated people.

But I always liked him.

Trump meeting with Turkish President Erdogan:

He does an amazing job in his country.

We’ve had tremendous relationships with war and trade.

I’d like him to stop buying any oil from Russia while Russia continues its rampage against Ukraine.

Trump:

Putin ought to stop.

Trump meeting with Turkish President Erdogan:

We’ll discuss the Patriots, F-35.

We need certain things, and we’ll come to a conclusion. You’ll know by the end of the day.

BREAKING: Trump:

We could lift (CAATSA) sanctions on Türkiye almost immediately.

Trump appears to be wearing F-35 pin during his meeting with Turkish President Erdogan.

Trump:

Both Putin and Zelensky respect Erdogan. Everybody respects Erdogan. I really respect Erdogan.

He can have a big influence on Ukraine war if he wants to, but he prefers being neutral.

Trump:

Russia spent millions on bombs, missiles and lives. They have gained virtually no land.

Trump:

I think Erdogan is responsible for the success in Syria.