Netanyahu Says Israel Aims to Phase Out US Financial Aid, Cites Social Media Impact
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS he wants Israel to eliminate American financial support and blamed social media for declining US support.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a CBS interview that Israel aims to "draw down to zero the American financial support" it receives from the United States. The comments came during a "60 Minutes" interview where Netanyahu addressed Israel's relationship with its primary ally.
Netanyahu also claimed that declining American public support for Israel "correlates almost 100%" with the rise of social media, suggesting that social media manipulation has influenced public opinion on the conflict. He did not provide specific evidence for this assertion during the interview.
The Israeli leader addressed multiple topics during the CBS appearance, including ongoing conflicts with Iran and Lebanon, as well as prospects for future peace agreements. Netanyahu has previously spoken about Israel's goal of reducing dependence on foreign aid as the country's economy has grown.
Separately, Netanyahu advisor Michael Eisenberg indicated that Israel would take action against Hamas if the militant group fails to comply with peace terms. Eisenberg credited former President Trump's team for facilitating recent diplomatic progress, though specific details of any agreement were not disclosed.
The United States currently provides Israel with approximately $3.8 billion annually in military aid under a 10-year agreement signed in 2016. This assistance represents the largest portion of American foreign military financing globally.