Why does Israel want to be less dependent on US weapons?
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Benjamin Netanyahu says he's grateful to the US for its military aid but that it's time for Israel to build its own weapons-production capacity. The Israeli prime minister's announcement comes as tensions grow over the US agreement with Iran. But demand soars for Israel's weapons — its arms exports hit a record $19 billion last year. Supporters say that it strengthens Israel's ability to stand on its own. Can Israel afford to lose its greatest ally?
In this episode:
- Alexandre Vautravers, Security and defence policy specialist
- Michael Mulroy, Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East
- Antony Loewenstein, Author of 'The Palestine Laboratory'
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
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