As such,Israel simply does not need U.S. foreign aid. The most recent remarks of the former U.S. Secretary of Defense should be heeded as a clarion call for Israel to finally sever, or at least greatly modify, the ties that bind Washington and Jerusalem.
An Israeli government independent of U.S.aid would be forced to reduce the public sector in size, through defense budget cuts, restructuring and increased efficiency in other frameworks.
Ultimately, all continued reliance on the United States has done is stifle Israel’s ability to realize its full potential.