Israeli Prime Minister: Need to Reduce Dependence on the U.S. and Produce Weapons Independently

On June 23, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated during a meeting with reserve combat officers that Israel needs to eliminate external dependencies and establish its own independent weapons production network. Netanyahu emphasized that although the United States has supported Israel for many years, it is now essential for Israel to create an independent weapons network and manufacture weapons autonomously. He noted that Israel is currently facing threats from Iran and its proxies, and the future direction of Israel depends on its own strength.