Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel aims to end its dependence on U.S. military aid within the next 10 years, calling for a major “reset” in financial relations with Washington
Speaking during an interview with 60 Minutes, Netanyahu said Israel should begin reducing reliance on American military support immediately despite currently receiving billions of dollars annually under existing defense agreements
He also admitted that Israel underestimated Iran’s ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz and disrupt global energy markets during the current regional conflict
Netanyahu further argued that weakening Iran’s leadership structure could eventually collapse Tehran’s regional network of allied armed groups, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis
The remarks come as the conflict involving Iran continues reshaping political and military calculations across the Middle East and inside Washington itself