PM's Office Rebrands US Aid Halt as Shift to Partnership

By ישראל זאב לוונטהל לוונטהל

Translated & summarized from JDN by baba

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Israel's Prime Minister's Office stated Friday that the U.S. halting security aid is a transition from "aid to partnership," reflecting strong bilateral ties. The office highlighted Israel's strong economy and credited Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump for the shift. The existing aid model primarily benefited U.S. defense contractors by showcasing their equipment in active combat.

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Israel's PM's Office called the U.S. aid halt a shift from 'aid to partnership'.
The move reflects the strength and adaptability of U.S.-Israel relations, according to the office.
The statement noted bipartisan consensus has always underpinned U.S. military aid to Israel.
Israel's strong and stable economy was cited as a reason for the transition.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump were credited with leading the change.
The existing aid model primarily benefited U.S. defense contractors, the statement implied.

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Israel's Prime Minister's Office responded Friday to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement this week of halting security assistance to Israel, framing the move as a transition from "aid to partnership." The statement, released in English, asserted that this shift reflects the strength of bilateral ties and the ability to adapt them over time. "American military aid to Israel has always been based on bipartisan consensus," the statement read. "Israel has used it both to defend itself and to confront enemies who threaten America and the West."

The Prime Minister's Office emphasized Israel's current economic standing, noting, "Today, Israel has a strong and stable economy." The statement attributed the change to Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump, stating, "The transition led by Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump from aid to partnership exemplifies their strength and the progressive nature of our relations, and their ability to adapt and remain steadfast over time."

It remains unclear how this partnership will be structured. However, the existing model of security assistance primarily benefited the U.S., enhancing the reputation of American arms manufacturers. The fact that Israel's military operates in active combat, not just training, makes any military capability supplied to the IDF highly prestigious for global armies. This prestige translates into significant revenue for American taxpayers.