Ex-US Envoy: Netanyahu 'Toxic' to Washington, Israel Needs New Leadership
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Former U.S. Ambassador Dan Shapiro declared Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "toxic" to Washington, warning that Israel's relationship with the U.S. is deteriorating and may be irreparable without new leadership and policies. Shapiro, speaking after the U.S. midterm elections, also predicted the eventual end of $3.8 billion in annual U.S. military aid to Israel. He stated that a change in Israeli government and policy is essential to repair ties, while acknowledging that defense cooperation could continue under stricter conditions. Shapiro believes the future of the relationship depends on decisions made in Jerusalem.
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- Former U.S. Ambassador Dan Shapiro called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "toxic" to Washington.
- Shapiro warned that Israel's standing in the U.S. may be irreparable without new leadership and policy.
- He predicted the eventual end of approximately $3.8 billion in annual U.S. military assistance to Israel.
- Shapiro stated that a change in Israeli government and policy is the crucial first step to repair ties.
- He noted that U.S. arms sales to Israel could continue but under stricter political conditions.
- Shapiro believes the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship depends on decisions made in Jerusalem.
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