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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Netanyahu Says Israel Wants To End Dependence On US Military Aid
Caption: Netanyahu Says Israel Wants To End Dependence On US Military Aid. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes Israel can phase out American military financial support within the next decade. Speaking to 60 Minutes, Netanyahu said he wants to begin reducing the financial side of US-Israel military cooperation immediately. Israel currently receives around $3.8 billion in annual military aid from the United States. Netanyahu suggested it may be the right moment to reset the long-standing financial relationship between the two allies. He also claimed declining American support for Israel is closely linked to the growing influence of social media platforms. The Israeli leader said some foreign countries had manipulated online discourse in ways that damaged Israel’s image internationally. Netanyahu acknowledged Israeli planners underestimated Iran’s ability to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict. He added that weakening or toppling Iran’s leadership could potentially lead to the collapse of groups including Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Benjamin Netanyahu,Israel,United States,military aid,60 Minutes,Iran,war,Palestine,Gaza,Donald Trump,Hezbollah,Hamas,Middle East
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