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Netanyahu Questions Future U.S. Aid Amid Bipartisan Shift

2/14/2026

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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss U.S. military aid totaling nearly $40 billion per decade.
Netanyahu suggested Israel may not need U.S. assistance in the future, raising concerns about losing crucial support.
Bipartisan backing for Israel is waning as both parties distance themselves.
The Israeli Defense Forces launched a new five-year plan requiring substantial funding, highlighting dependence on U.S. aid for security.

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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss U.S. military aid totaling nearly $40 billion per decade.
Netanyahu suggested Israel may not need U.S. assistance in the future, raising concerns about losing crucial support.
Bipartisan backing for Israel is waning as both parties distance themselves.
The Israeli Defense Forces launched a new five-year plan requiring substantial funding, highlighting dependence on U.S. aid for security.