Netanyahu says Israel aims to end U.S. military aid, sparking political reactions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his intention to end Israel's reliance on U.S. military aid within the next decade. He stated Israel will not seek a full renewal of the current 10-year aid package when it expires, framing the move as a step toward strategic independence.

This announcement has triggered significant political reactions. A top Republican senator called for an immediate halt to U.S. aid following Netanyahu's remarks. Meanwhile, a U.S. envoy for the Biden administration publicly criticized Netanyahu for a separate claim that a U.S. embargo led to Israeli troop deaths, calling the accusation 'false and ungrateful.' In a related development, President Donald Trump claimed he told Netanyahu to stop taking credit for the Iron Dome missile defense system, asserting 'it's our technology.'