Netanyahu's spokesman, Doron Spielman: It has been decades since the American people, the American administration, Democratic and Republican, realized that military aid to Israel both helps a strong Israel and helps Israel deal with enemies that are a danger to the West, such as Iran. Today, Israel has a thriving economy. We have a very strong military and defense industry. And while that aid was incredibly important, Prime Minister Netanyahu worked with President Trump to make the right transition from aid to partnership and mutual investment.