Israel and the United States have begun formal negotiations on a new security cooperation framework that will replace the current memorandum of understanding before it expires in 2028, the Israel Ministry of Defense announced.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Talks are intended to\u00a0establish\u00a0a new foundation for defense cooperation between the two countries and to redefine elements of the bilateral security relationship in the coming years.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The announcement comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly\u00a0stated\u00a0his intention to gradually phase out US military\u00a0assistance\u00a0to Israel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This week, the first formal meeting between the two sides took place.\u00a0Additional\u00a0rounds of discussions are scheduled to be held in both Israel and the United States in the coming weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Israel Ministry of Defense Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, who was appointed to lead the effort by the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense will head the Israeli delegation. Baram will coordinate closely with Israel\u2019s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The American team is being led by Counselor of the Department of State Daniel Holler and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to the Israel Ministry of Defense, the proposed framework is intended to strengthen the Israel Defense Forces\u2019 qualitative military edge through broader cooperation in research,\u00a0development\u00a0and co-production programs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The ministry said the initiative is also designed to expand strategic cooperation between the two countries and build on the partnership\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0during \u201cOperation Roaring Lion\/Epic Fury.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Under the concept presented by the ministry, the future framework would gradually move the relationship away from a model based on aid and toward what it described as a completely reciprocal partnership.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The ministry said the effort reflects the strategic vision of Israel\u2019s Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and is aimed at creating a long-term structure for defense cooperation beyond the\u00a0expiration\u00a0of the current memorandum of understanding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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