Israel is "rich enough" to buy weapons

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Israel is financially capable of purchasing arms without U.S. aid. This comment follows President Trump's intention to end military support to Israel, which amounts to $4 billion annually. Rubio emphasized that negotiations for a new memorandum of understanding are underway, reflecting Trump's belief that Israel can transition to a self-sufficient arms acquisition model. He noted that Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu has expressed a desire to stop receiving foreign military funding. Trump aims to finalize this shift by the end of the year, arguing that Israel has surpassed the need for U.S. financial assistance.