The Biden administration’s threat to suspend arms supplies to Israel is understandably met with strong reactions. Israel views U.S. military support as one of the key pillars of its national security, so any move to suspend or reduce that support could trigger internal unease and external criticism. The move is likely to spark heated political debate in Israel, as it may be seen as weakening Israel’s defense capabilities and posing a potential threat to the country’s security.

Netanyahu’s statement that the Israeli military will “fight alone” is a hint that Israel will continue to defend itself even if the United States suspends arms support for Israel. This stance could be for a number of reasons, one of which could be to convey a strong stance to the Israeli public that they are capable of dealing with any potential challenges. At the same time, this may also be to send a warning to the US government, telling them that suspending arms shipments will not shake Israel’s resolve or change its stance on regional affairs. Such remarks could further inflame tensions between Israel and the United States, leading to diplomatic friction between the two sides.