Israel takes deliver of F-35s starting early next year. Best to wait for leaks from Israel about its actual performance under fire.
Yeah but the Israeli F-35's are already going to be mod-ed for IAF requirements making comparisons a little less straight-forward.
The Israelis are buying the F-35 in limited quantities with the intent to use it as it should be used: stealthy light strike. You won’t see the Israelis acting like its a fighter
They’re saying they’ll include in the buy some STOVL F-35Bs, which will be used in the dispersed nuclear response/retaliation role.