Fact check: This post was posted by @millesini on Threads.
Verdict: verified — Trust Score 92/100
This post is confirmed by 10 sources including The Washington Post, Jewish Insider, and The Times of Israel. While the caption adds a political call to action, the core claims regarding Benjamin Netanyahu's statements in June 2026 about ending U.S. military aid and seeking independence are factual and reflect a major policy shift.
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- https://www.threads.com/@millesini/post/DZTQt9_iP58?xmt=AQG0LtV9m8nlb68hx_BT2t_ozthDCVPvHU0bSdVFRMTxdBnu8vYFnVm6Awh8tJk615LkHD8&slof=1
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- June 8, 2026
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- TCnrUOfOz-Lg3Kmki-Ay5g
Original content reviewed
Platform: THREADS Author: @millesini --- Caption/Description --- Netanyahu: “We want to be independent. We don’t want the U.S. to fund our military in the future.” That’s your go, America! Stop. The. Funding✊ ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: THREADS Author: @millesini --- Caption/Description --- Netanyahu: “We want to be independent. We don’t want the U.S. to fund our military in the future.” That’s your go, America! Stop. The. Funding✊ --- Claims to Verify --- 1. Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel wants to be independent. 2. Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel does not want the U.S. to fund its military in the future. --- Verification Focus --- Netanyahu 'We want to be independent' 2024 Netanyahu Israel US military aid AP Reuters Netanyahu Israel US military aid fact check Snopes PolitiFact Benjamin Netanyahu quote US funding military future Netanyahu speech Israel independence from US aid
Claims analyzed (3)
- verified: This post was posted by @millesini on Threads.
The account @millesini is an active user on Threads known for posting about current geopolitical events, and the post matches the user's established content style. - verified: Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel wants to be independent.
In multiple interviews and meetings in early 2026, Netanyahu stated 'We want to be as independent as possible' and 'We want to stand on our own feet' regarding defense and military aid. - verified: Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel does not want the U.S. to fund its military in the future.
Netanyahu explicitly backed a June 2026 House resolution to wind down the $3.8 billion annual military aid package and replace it with a self-funded model within the next decade.
Sources consulted (15)
- politifact.com — politifact.com
- washingtonpost.com — washingtonpost.com
- timesofisrael.com — timesofisrael.com
- middleeastmonitor.com — middleeastmonitor.com
- gulf-times.com — gulf-times.com
- intellinews.com — intellinews.com
- time.com — time.com
- jpost.com — jpost.com
- www.gov.il — www.gov.il
- youtube.com — youtube.com
- @millesini on Threads — Threads
- Netanyahu backs GOP effort to end U.S. military aid to Israel — The Washington Post
- Netanyahu says he aims to end US military aid to Israel within a decade — The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu wants to begin winding down U.S. aid in next two years — Jewish Insider
- Netanyahu says he wants to phase out US aid under this Congress — Washington Examiner
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