Netanyahu: Israel to gradually end US military aid

The Prime Minister's Office has announced that Israel will begin a gradual process of ending military assistance from Washington. According to the announcement, as reported by the Jerusalem Post and Reshet 13, the move is made possible by the strength of the Israeli economy. This step fulfills a commitment made by Benjamin Netanyahu during his first term in 1996, when he pledged to work toward ending reliance on American aid.

Netanyahu emphasized in his remarks that the move illustrates the strength of the alliance between the two countries. Further details regarding the exact timeline or the impact of this step on the defense establishment have not yet been released.