Jerusalem, 11 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel and the United States have initiated a joint framework to gradually phase out U.S. military aid, transitioning the bilateral relationship from assistance to an equal strategic partnership.
The Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement on Wednesday in which it recalled that Israel previously eliminated $1.2 billion in American economic aid following a commitment made in 1996, stating the nation’s current economic strength now allows for a similar shift regarding defense assistance.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined the objective in May, expressing his intent to scale financial aid down to zero. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the initiative in Paris, noting that Israel proposed the phase-out.
Officials from both administrations described the policy shift as a testament to the enduring alliance and its capacity to adapt to changing global dynamics.
