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"There is no need for the USA to provide financing to Israel"

Making statements in Paris after the G7 Foreign Ministers meeting, Rubio expressed his support for the US-Israel memorandum of understanding negotiations and Hegseth.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Israel has now reached a sufficient level of prosperity and that the US no longer needs to provide financing to the Tel Aviv administration.
In his statements after the G7 meeting in Paris, he stated that the USA and Israel were negotiating a memorandum of understanding, that he stood behind Hegseth and that he was concerned about the harm brought by artificial intelligence.

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Why It Matters

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a statement after the G7 Foreign Ministers meeting held in Paris. He stated that Israel has now reached a sufficient level of prosperity and that the USA no longer needs to provide financing. It was stated that the USA and Israel were negotiating on a memorandum of understanding and were concerned about artificial intelligence risks.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Israel is at a financially sufficient level and that his country no longer needs to provide financing to the Tel Aviv administration.

After the G7 Foreign Ministers meeting held in Paris, the capital of France, Rubio made evaluations about the issues on the agenda.

Rubio said, "The President's (Donald Trump) expectation is that Israel has now reached a sufficient level of prosperity and wealth, so it can only switch to a 'sales' model. It can buy weapons from us, but we no longer need to provide financing. In fact, this is an issue that the Israeli side itself suggested to us." he said.

Stating that the USA and Israel are negotiating a memorandum of understanding, Rubio reminded that Israel also produces weapons and noted that they may switch to a joint production model for some items.

SUPPORT FROM RUBIO TO HEGSETH

Asked about US Defense Secretary Hegseth's coming to the fore in the context of being one of the names supporting the war with Iran, especially after the Republicans lost the November 3 elections, and President Donald Trump's claim that he was considering dismissing him, Rubio said that he stood behind Hegseth in this sense and thought he "did a very good job."

Pointing out that artificial intelligence has many harms along with its benefits, Rubio said, "Are you worried about how it can be used to produce biological and chemical weapons, carry out cyber attacks on infrastructure, or commit acts of violence or terrorism that can cause great destruction? I also think we need to talk more about the destructive (transformative) impact it will have on our economy. Artificial intelligence will have economic benefits, but it also has the potential to disable some sectors and employees." made his assessment.

Stating that global institutions are "looking for a regulation that will disrupt" the development of artificial intelligence, Rubio stated that he is concerned about this situation and does not find the approach correct.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

A memorandum of understanding will be signed between the USA and Israel.
Likely · Within weeks
The US will gradually reduce its funding to Israel.
Likely · Within months

Open Questions

When will the memorandum of understanding negotiations be concluded?
When will the US completely stop financing Israel?
Has a clear decision been made on whether Hegseth will remain in office?