Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined a vision for Israel to achieve long-term economic independence by phasing out its reliance on military and economic aid from the United States. Highlighting the growth and maturity of the Israeli economy, Netanyahu suggested that the nation should transition away from receiving foreign assistance to become more self-sufficient. He emphasized that a mature economy should eventually stand on its own, moving the bilateral relationship toward a partnership based on mutual trade and cooperation rather than financial dependency.
- Netanyahu proposed a gradual reduction and eventual elimination of U.S. financial assistance to Israel.
- The Prime Minister characterized Israel’s economy as robust and capable of sustaining itself without external aid.
- He stated that achieving financial independence is a primary goal for the country’s long-term sovereignty and stability.
- The proposal aims to shift the nature of the U.S.-Israel relationship from one of aid-dependency to a strategic economic partnership.
- Netanyahu argued that becoming self-reliant would reflect Israel’s status as a developed nation and a global economic contributor.
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Hmmm.. saying he doesn't want any US support only leads to annexation in the near future.
Ok let’s start now let’s cut 50% off now…and have requirements for aid we send to Israel
Either they stand on their own as a country, or they fall. Not our problem.
Is it me or is the volume really low?
He's been saying that since the 90s.
Believe it when we see it.
Insufferable.
I’ll believe it when I see it, otherwise I’m calling BS.
The walrus and the carpenter
Gaslighting at its best
We spent over 3 billion alone on bombs used in Iran on his defense
Remove all diplomatic cover for Israel and let them finally be sanctioned by the international community.
Just as much as he believes that the Palestinians should at last have their own state.
MOU is set to renew 2028. Let's see what happens
Bibi 🤴 ❤️. 🇨🇭🇮🇱🇬🇪 ✊️
Netanyahu is a great man 🇺🇸 🇮🇱
After taking billions of dollars from Americans, the wanted war criminal now plans to fund his own genocide. How kind of him!
The devil himself talking.
He has always opposed American aid to Israel. Sometimes he has not spoken about it because it was politically harmful, but he has certainly expressed this position from time to time since at least the 90s. Some commentators may be surprised by this, but this is because they have a superficial understanding of the different views on foreign policy within Israel itself.
Many right-wing Israelis believe that America could one day use its aid as leverage to exert harmful pressure on Israel, therefore, they want to avoid any form of American dependence. Moreover, Israel is quite wealthy today and is no longer completely dependent on this aid. Ending aid would actually help Israel with international arms sales, since the US currently has a veto on where Israel can sell its military technology. By cutting aid, Israel would be able to recoup, perhaps not all, of that money through independent trade.
However, there are groups in the US that want to maintain this support because it preserves American influence over Israeli policy, while others want to maintain close ties for ideological reasons. Such complex issues never involve just one or two perspectives, they involve multiple interests operating according to their own motives. Sometimes these interests overlap, which explains why the momentum to provide aid remains so strong even when some Israeli leaders say they don’t need it. The US continues to provide it because many interest groups in both countries benefit from this influence. The Israeli left, for example, hopes that America will use this leverage to promote concessions for peace. Meanwhile, the American military industry benefits from the aid, as it often grants the US exclusive rights or preferential access to Israeli military technology. Ultimately, this web of military strategic and geopolitical considerations is why the aid system remains so deeply entrenched.
he's lying.
Giving war crimals prime time, shame on you CBS !!
If you don’t want it then stop TODAY.
The Prof still be getting these things right
This is old! He's no longer around
Ban AIPAC, ban israel lobby in US !!!
Israel does not need the money. The US gives it to maintain a leash on Israel. As a means of leverage.
It costs the US tax payer about $10 a year, but it costs Israeli jobs. Because most of the aid (75%) has to be used to buy from US factories
He dosent care now that we helped him do all the bs he wanted
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DO YOU BELIEVE ANYTHING OUT OF THIS GUYS MOUTH?
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Lol. Uh yeah. Bye. Bye 👋
Where's the full interview?
Suuuuuree.
When Pigs Fly
Bibi needs to be in jail
Why are you interviewing this war criminal😡😡😡😡😡
HE SAYS THIS EVERY TIME A FUNDING PACKAGE IS ABOUT TO END! 🙄 It’s a psychological tactic.
$3.8 billion only???