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Netanyahu says Israel wants to cut US funding to zero in a decade

International
Published on 11 May 2026
Netanyahu says Israel wants to cut US funding to zero in a decade

He says the US military money should end soon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel aims to phase out American financial support, targeting a drawdown to zero within the next decade. Speaking amid heightened Iran concerns, he argued it is the “right time” to reset the relationship and said Israel will deepen ties with Gulf states to offset the shift. The move signals a potentially major reordering of security and funding priorities.

  • Netanyahu wants US financial support drawn down to zero within 10 years
  • He frames the shift as a timely “reset” of Israel’s financial reliance
  • The plan comes as Israel seeks stronger Gulf partnerships amid Iran tensions
  • US funding is currently reported at about 3.8 billion dollars annually
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