Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced his intention to eliminate US military aid over the next decade, currently set at $3.8 billion per year. This shift comes as he seeks to strengthen Israel's relationships with Gulf states amidst a changing political landscape in the United States. Netanyahu expressed the urgency of recalibrating the bilateral relationship, stating he does not wish to wait for the next Congress to initiate changes. The US has pledged a total of $38 billion in military aid to Israel from 2018 to 2028, but support has waned among lawmakers and the public following the outbreak of conflict in Gaza in October 2023. Netanyahu has faced criticism regarding his optimistic assessments of military actions against Iran, particularly in light of rising gasoline prices due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. He has rejected claims that he misrepresented the situation to former US President Donald Trump, asserting that his statements were mischaracterized.