Speaking to a reserve combat officers’ course in Gush Etzion, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel must reduce its reliance on foreign military aid and develop its own independent arms industry. While expressing appreciation for U.S. support, he argued that Israel’s long-term security depends on expanding domestic weapons production, technology, and military leadership.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Thursday, at Kibbutz Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion, with a reserve combat officers' course, and spoke with them about the various challenges in multiple arenas:

"I deeply appreciate the support we have received from our American friends, but… pic.twitter.com/d498pPkJO1

— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) June 23, 2026

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