Main Points

• Israel’s strategic role has evolved from aid recipient to full U.S. partner.
• The current aid-based framework no longer reflects this reality.
• A post-aid model should strengthen, not weaken, the U.S.-Israel alliance.
• Israel should gradually assume full responsibility for funding its own defense.
• The United States and Israel should deepen technological, industrial, and operational cooperation.
• The new framework should include supply guarantees, joint production, future-defense technologies, and broader regional integration.
• The paper concludes with concrete proposed language for a new MOU and accompanying Letter of Intent.