Netanyahu announced Israel's refusal of financial assistance from the United States this year

Tel Aviv may refuse Washington's help as early as this year, since Israel's economy is strong enough to exist independently. This was announced on June 30 by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

I want to stop American aid. It's like a social security benefit; I don't need it," the News18 portal quoted Netanyahu as saying.

The Israeli Prime Minister added that he wants the process of withdrawing American aid to begin this year.

Relations between the United States and Israel are rapidly deteriorating. Analysis

Politico reported on June 27 that Israel is facing growing international isolation, despite recent joint military operations with the United States against Iran. American Vice President Jay D. Vance stressed that Israel needs to realize that its status as a special ally of the United States is no longer guaranteed.

On June 19, US President Donald Trump declared the need to keep Netanyahu "sane," despite the good relations between them.