A word about the statement and the attack "Netanyahu is the one who suggested canceling the aid":.
The Israeli labor assumption said darkly: even if we manage to pass in Congress another aid agreement for 2029-2038 in the current format, it will be a "bloodbath" and a "public relations disaster" not only in front of the Democrats - but also in front of the Republicans.
Therefore the decision was to draw up an agreement: From Aid To Partnership.
Rebranding Israel not as someone who receives 4 billion annually (which in any case is obligated to buy only American equipment with this money) but to give it the status of an ally, and transfer the funds to the development, together with the US, of military and security developments.
And so: yes, this is indeed an Israeli initiative that some Republicans thought was a mistake (such as the late Lindsey Graham) but in terms of Israel's status in the US - it was mandatory.