Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis told Newsweek that Israel is preparing for greater independence from the United States amid concerns about shifting American politics, particularly progressive Democratic criticism of Israel and U.S. Middle East intervention. Akunis said Israel is strengthening alliances with India, Greece, Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and other nations while relying on domestically developed defense systems like the Iron Dome. He expressed hope the U.S. alliance would endure but acknowledged Israel must reduce its reliance on American support given political trends he views as unfavorable.
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