The era of "weapons yes, money no" from the US to Israel is beginning

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Israel's economy has grown strong enough that it no longer needs American financing, signaling a shift in Washington's approach under the current administration. Under the new policy, arms sales to Tel Aviv will continue, but direct financial support will not. The move matters because it redefines a decades-long aid relationship at a time of heightened regional security demands. What to watch next is whether Israel accepts the arrangement without seeking alternative funding and whether Congress moves to preserve any existing aid commitments.