Netanyahu wants Israel "to draw down to zero the American financial support"
Netanyahu said Israel should wean itself from the remaining $3.8 billion in annual U.S. military support and phase out the aid over 10 years.
- On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News' '60 Minutes' he plans to phase out U.S. military financial support over the next decade, stating 'I want to draw down to zero the American financial support' currently worth $3.8 billion annually.
- Congressional opposition to Israeli military aid has intensified, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez vowing last month to oppose all funding, as public sentiment shifted dramatically following the Gaza war outbreak in October 2023.
- Israel currently receives $3.8 billion annually under a $38 billion U.S. commitment through 2028, now facing heightened political scrutiny; a March Pew survey found 60% of U.S. adults hold an unfavorable view of Israel, up nearly 20 points in four years.
- Netanyahu attributed declining American support to what he claimed foreign countries have 'basically manipulated' on social media, stating this 'correlates almost 100%' with reduced backing, though he opposes censorship. He said President Donald Trump's reaction was notably surprised.
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Israel has been the largest recipient of US foreign aid since World War II, which is said to be over within ten years. The country has grown up, says Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Every year, Israel receives just over $3.8 billion in military cooperation and economic support from Washington. More information: Israel will acquire F-35 and F-15IA fighters from the United States as part of its rearmament program.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was surprised this Sunday to announce that he intends to phase out the military aid his country receives from the United States, marking a significant shift in one of the most important strategic alliances in the Middle East.During an interview with the 60 Minute program of the US CBS chain, the Israeli leader said he will seek to “reduce to zero” US military financial assistance within the next decade.…
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Kristeligt DagbladIsrael's military will be independent of American money in ten years, says Benjamin Netanyahu on a television program.
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