Both of these are examples of a pattern where Israel's government exploits reasonable doubt to strongarm the US. Israel couldn't afford the Lavi, manufacturing it would be reliant on foreign financing from absurd sources. Similarly, early Israel negotiated away from socialist policies in exchange for "capitalist" aid from the United States. They later threatened nuclear war in 1973 to Nixon to blackmail him into sending more aid. The history of promising absurd outcomes and using it as a negotiation basis is not a healthy (or realistic) way to treat an ally.
At some point, America has to call their bluff. Netanyahyu will be satisfied with decreased aid eventually, but he's clearly using America as his proxy against Iran.
At some point, America has to call their bluff. Netanyahyu will be satisfied with decreased aid eventually, but he's clearly using America as his proxy against Iran.