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Netanyahu Fulfilled 1996 Promise to End US Aid, PMO Claims
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Israel's Prime Minister's Office claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fulfilled a 1996 promise to end US financial aid, citing Israel's strong economy. The PMO stated this marks a shift from "aid to partnership" with the US, a sentiment echoed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. President Trump, however, claimed Netanyahu personally proposed ending the aid, a move that reportedly surprised Israel's defense establishment.
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- Israel's PMO claims PM Netanyahu fulfilled a 1996 promise to end US financial aid.
- The PMO attributes the shift to Israel's strong economy and a move to "aid to partnership."
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly agreed Israel has outgrown the need for aid.
- President Trump stated Netanyahu personally proposed ending US aid.
- Israel's defense establishment was reportedly surprised by Trump's announcement.
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