Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel should “reset” its financial relationship with the United States and move to reduce reliance on US military support. He argues that this shift is timely, framing it as part of a broader effort to adjust Israel’s economic and strategic ties with Washington. Netanyahu also acknowledges that Israel underestimated Iran’s capability to disrupt regional maritime security, including Iran’s ability to close the Strait of Hormuz.
Both outlets report that Netanyahu links the proposed reset to Israel’s wider regional diplomacy, including efforts to strengthen ties with Gulf states. The remarks suggest Israel is seeking to recalibrate aspects of its security and funding relationship with the US while expanding partnerships in the Middle East.
The reporting does not detail specific policy changes or timelines for how Israel would reduce US support, but it presents Netanyahu’s comments as part of an emerging discussion about financial and strategic interdependence between the two countries.
