Netanyahu proposes ending US financial aid to Israel over a decade
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Updated · The Daily Beast · May 10
Netanyahu proposes ending US financial aid to Israel over a decade
14 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · May 10
In a CBS 60 Minutes interview, he said the $3.8bn annual military support should start falling now, not wait for the next Congress.
He linked the shift to Israel's push for greater self-reliance during the 10th week of the US-Israeli offensive against Iran, saying the war is not over.
Netanyahu said Iran's enrichment sites, proxies and missile programmes still must be addressed. Since the war began on 28 February, 13 US service members have died and US petrol prices have risen.
With Iran retaining most of its missiles, how will the US and Israel achieve their military goals without escalating the conflict further?
Amidst falling public support and massive casualties, what does a realistic and sustainable 'day after' for Gaza and the region actually look like?
As the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, what is the plan to secure global energy supplies and prevent a wider economic crisis?
Israel’s Path to Independence: Netanyahu’s Proposal to End U.S. Military Aid by 2036
Overview
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a plan to phase out U.S. military aid to Israel by 2036, aiming to shift the relationship from aid dependency to a true partnership. This move is driven by Israel’s long-term goal of building an independent arms industry and adapting to changing U.S. political attitudes, where both major parties are increasingly questioning foreign military aid. By focusing on self-reliance and a more balanced partnership, Israel hopes to strengthen its defense capabilities and reduce vulnerability to shifts in American policy, marking a significant change in the historic U.S.-Israel alliance.