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Netanyahu Unveils $110 Billion Plan for Independent Arms Industry

12/25/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a $110 billion plan to build an independent arms industry over the next decade.
The plan aims to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, especially the United States, amid protests over Gaza.
Netanyahu said, "We want to reduce our dependence on any party, even on friends."
In 2025, the United States provided Israel with $3.3 billion in military funding and $500 million for missile defense.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a $110 billion plan to build an independent arms industry over the next decade.
The plan aims to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, especially the United States, amid protests over Gaza.
Netanyahu said, "We want to reduce our dependence on any party, even on friends."
In 2025, the United States provided Israel with $3.3 billion in military funding and $500 million for missile defense.