January 15, 2026
Netanyahu wants to cancel U.S. military aid
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Earlier this week, Prime Minister Netanyahu was interviewed by The Economist.
In the interview, he said that Israel wants to reduce U.S. military aid.
He stated that within 10 years, Israel aims to completely stop the aid.
Currently, there is an agreement between the two countries.
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The United States gives Israel about $3.8 billion annually. Israel uses this money to buy equipment and weapons from the U.S. The agreement runs until 2028. Netanyahu said that Israel's economy is better today than it was in the past. Therefore, Israel does not have to depend on this help.
Netanyahu also made these statements due to criticism in the United States. Trump promised his voters an 'America First' policy. Now, there are people there saying: Israel is a strong country. There is no need to give it U.S. taxpayers' money.
Netanyahu says his plan will strengthen relations between the countries. It will make Israel an equal partner of the U.S.
From a security standpoint, Israel will be able to purchase weapons from other countries. There may also be more weapons production domestically. This way, Israel will be less dependent on the United States.