Netanyahu says Israel aims to end U.S. military aid, sparking political reaction

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his goal is for Israel to end its reliance on U.S. military aid within the next decade. He described this as a move toward greater strategic independence for Israel.

This statement prompted a reaction from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a top Republican, who said the U.S. should halt military aid to Israel in response to Netanyahu's remarks. Separately, Netanyahu also accepted an invitation to join a peace advisory board associated with President Donald Trump.