Netanyahu Says Israel Should End Reliance on US Aid Starting Right Away

In this Gateway Pundit article, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel should begin ending its reliance on U.S. military aid and move toward a more equal partnership with America.

• Netanyahu told “60 Minutes” that Israel should “draw down to zero” the American financial support it receives as part of U.S.-Israel military cooperation.
• He said Israel currently receives about $3.8 billion a year from the United States but argued it is time for Israel to “wean” itself from that aid.
• Netanyahu framed the change as moving “from aid to partnership,” with a gradual drawdown over the next decade.
• He said he has already discussed the idea with President Trump and with Israelis, noting that some were shocked by the proposal.
• Netanyahu emphasized that Israel deeply appreciates U.S. support, America’s pro-Israel posture, and Trump’s backing.
• He argued that Israel gives major value back to the United States through intelligence, technology, defense cooperation, and its role as a reliable ally.
• Netanyahu blamed declining American support for Israel partly on foreign manipulation of social media through bot farms and fake accounts.
• He said Israel’s economy is strong enough to support the shift, citing its currency, stock market, and high-tech sector.
• Netanyahu proposed future joint U.S.-Israel projects in intelligence, weapons, missile defense, and technology, with both sides contributing money and sharing the results.

Read the full story: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/netanyahu-says-israel-end-reliance-us-aid-starting/