‘I don’t want it, we can finance ourselves’: Netanyahu calls for ending Israel’s dependence on US aid

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel’s robust economy no longer requires US financial aid, aiming to cease assistance this year. He reaffirmed opposition to Palestinian statehood and discussed maintaining Israeli forces in Lebanon until threats from Hezbollah are eliminated. Netanyahu emphasized an active security policy, stating readiness to act before talking on issues like Gaza settlements and regional security. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel’s robust economy no longer requires US financial aid, aiming to cease assistance this year. He reaffirmed opposition to Palestinian statehood and discussed maintaining Israeli forces in Lebanon until threats from Hezbollah are eliminated. Netanyahu emphasized an active security policy, stating readiness to act before talking on issues like Gaza settlements and regional security.