As talks sideline Israel, Netanyahu says ‘we need to free ourselves of dependence’ on US arms

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu told IDF soldiers in the West Bank that Israel must reduce dependence on US arms and boost domestic weapons production, as the conflict with Iran and its proxies is 'not over yet.' His remarks come amid US-Iran talks that sideline Israel, signaling a potential shift in defense posture and bilateral relations.

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