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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced Wednesday that Israel and the United States are advancing a transition from military aid to partnership, under which American military assistance to Israel will be gradually phased out. According to the statement, Netanyahu presented this direction as early as May, expressing his desire to reduce aid to zero.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly confirmed this week that the initiative is progressing. The announcement marks a significant shift in the longstanding military support relationship between the two countries, with Netanyahu framing the transition as moving towards greater Israeli independence.

This development comes amid broader discussions about the nature of US-Israel security cooperation under the Trump administration, with Netanyahu seeking to reshape the terms of military assistance and strategic partnership.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel