‘Down to zero’: Netanyahu told ’60 Minutes’ he wants to cut Israel’s $3.8 billion annual U.S. financial support, and wants to start immediately

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed his plans to cut Israel’s $3.8 billion annual financial support from the United States. In an interview with CBS News’ Major Garrett on 60 Minutes, Netanyahu said it is time for Israel to “wean” itself off American military support and become self-sufficient.

Netanyahu’s plan is to reduce Israel’s financial dependence on the U.S. over the next decade, starting immediately. This means Israel would no longer receive the $3.8 billion in annual financial support it currently gets from the U.S. The prime minister believes this move will allow Israel to become more independent and not rely solely on American aid.

According to The Daily Beast, when asked if he could give a timetable for this change, Netanyahu replied, “I said, let’s start now, and do it over the next decade, over the next 10 years. But I want to start now. I don’t want to wait for the next Congress.” He added that the process could go very fast.

Netanyahu’s push for Israeli independence comes as the U.S.-Israel joint offensive against Iran stretches into its 10th week

Netanyahu’s comments come as Israel and the U.S. are working together to take down Iran’s nuclear program. The joint offensive, which started on February 28, has now stretched into its 10th week, with 13 American service members losing their lives and hundreds more injured. This is not the first time Netanyahu has made headlines recently, as he was earlier reported to have hidden alarming information from the world before choosing to go public.

In the interview, Netanyahu also discussed the removal of highly enriched uranium from Iran. When asked how this would be done, he replied, “You go in, and you take it out.” However, he refused to elaborate on the military means that would be used to accomplish this task.

The war with Iran has already had a significant impact on the U.S., with the national average price per gallon of gas currently sitting at $4.52, according to AAA. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a subsequent blockade by the U.S. Navy have contributed to the rising gas prices, affecting Americans at home.

The war with Iran is not over, according to Netanyahu, who believes there is still much work to be done to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program. The White House has yet to comment on Netanyahu’s remarks, though the implications of this move are far-reaching and will have significant consequences for both countries.

Netanyahu’s comments have sparked debate and speculation about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. As the war with Iran continues, it remains to be seen how this move will play out and what the consequences will be for both countries. Netanyahu has also recently been seen uniting with world leaders to back Trump following the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.