Heritage Foundation proposes winding down U.S. military aid to Israel by 2047

The Heritage Foundation has proposed a controversial strategy to phase out U.S. military aid to Israel over the next two decades, a move that has sparked backlash from pro-Israel Democrats. Key figures like Sen. Jacky Rosen and Rep. Steny Hoyer have urged Republicans to publicly denounce the report, asserting it undermines U.S. support for Israel and emboldens adversaries like Iran. In parallel, Likud lawmaker Amit Halevi has been promoting a similar agenda in Washington, advocating for a quicker transition away from U.S. aid towards bilateral cooperation in defense and technology. The Heritage report contends that Israel should evolve from a military aid recipient to a security partner, emphasizing the need for a strategic reorientation in U.S.-Israel relations. The release of the report coincided with the cancellation of a planned Heritage event featuring Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, attributed to a miscommunication. This situation highlights a significant shift within conservative circles regarding U.S. support for Israel and the implications of such proposals on diplomatic relations.