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Netanyahu: Israel Ready to Phase Out US Military Aid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel's readiness to gradually phase out U.S. military aid, citing the country's strong economy. This follows a similar move in 1996 to end U.S. financial aid. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the initiative, calling it an Israeli proposal.
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- 01Prime Minister Netanyahu announced Israel will gradually stop receiving U.S. military aid.
- 02Netanyahu first planned to end U.S. financial aid in 1996, which he fulfilled.
- 03The Prime Minister stated Israel's economy is now strong enough for this transition.
- 04U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the proposal came from Israel.
- 05The move signifies a shift from aid to a partnership between the U.S. and Israel.
The move signifies a strengthening partnership between Israel and the United States.
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