The shift from dependence on the US to a strategic partnership may become a historic opportunity | Dr. Anat Hochberg Marom
Dr. Anat Hochberg-Marom argues that the cessation of American security assistance, despite the risks, may constitute a historic opportunity for a transition from dependence to a strategic partnership, while diversifying sources of support and maintaining the alliance with the US.
Dr. Anat Hochberg-Marom argues in an opinion piece in Ma'ariv that the cessation of American security assistance, even though it entails heavy risks, may constitute a historic opportunity for a transition from dependence to a strategic partnership. The assistance, which amounts to about 0.5% of Israel's GDP, serves as an anchor for the IDF's multi-year planning, and its cessation could harm procurement capabilities and strategic stockpiles. The article notes a July 2026 poll according to which 56% of Americans support reducing aid, compared to 38% in 2012. Alongside the risks, the author sees the change as an opportunity to diversify sources of support with Europe, India, and the Gulf states, while maintaining the partnership with the US as a cornerstone.