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June 4, 2026

Netanyahu supports the plan to cancel U.S. security assistance

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The United States has been giving Israel a lot of money for security for many years.

The money helps Israel buy weapons and defense systems.

Now, Republican members of Congress propose ending military aid to Israel.

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They want Israel to purchase weapons from the United States on its own. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with members of Congress and heard about the plan. He said he supports it. He said it is time for Israel to be an equal partner with the U.S. The U.S. ambassador to Israel also referred to the plan. He said the countries are moving from relations based on aid to relations based on trade.

Supporters of the plan say it will strengthen the bond between the countries. But there are also opponents. They fear the plan will harm security cooperation between the countries.