[katespepach]

Sarcasm aside, why not indeed?
Israeli leaders have said publicly "they don't want the U.S. helping Israel" (Netanyahu), so let them prove it.
Actions speak louder than words.

I'm surprised.

That would suggest that their administration is at least cognizant of the criticism.

I tend to doubt the authenticity of such comments on their part. They wouldn't happily weather the loss of their all-powerful sponsor.