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After Netanyahu Says He Wants to Phase Out U.S. Aid, Sen. Graham Says He'll Expedite the Process
(Jewish Insider) Emily Jacobs - Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement that Israel seeks to wean itself off of U.S. aid within the next 10 years, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told Jewish Insider, "From my point of view as an American, now that this decision has been made, I don't think we need to wait 10 years. I'm going to work on expediting the wind down of the aid and recommend we plow the money back into our own military." The current MOU guaranteeing $3.8 billion per year expires in 2028. Sen. Graham said he "respects" Netanyahu's decision, adding, "As an American, you're always appreciating allies that can be more self-sufficient....The investment we've made into the IDF has been a great investment for our national security. We have no better ally than Israel. The more capable they are, the safer America [is]....It would be hard for America, if not impossible, to replicate some of the things the Israeli military and intelligence community can do because of location and expertise."