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Netanyahu: 'Goal is Complete Independence of Israel from US Military Aid'

Published January 10, 2026, 15:09
Netanyahu: 'Goal is Complete Independence of Israel from US Military Aid'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he aims for Israel's complete independence from US military aid within the next ten years. He emphasized that Israel has developed significant defense capabilities and plans to invest 350 billion shekels ($110 billion) in developing an independent defense industry. This statement comes within the framework of a 10-year memorandum of understanding with the US, which provides for $38 billion in military aid.