Trump says US will stop $4 billion military aid to Israel at end of 2026
Trump said the move follows a deal with Benjamin Netanyahu and would leave Israel able to buy U.S. weapons.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced the United States will stop its roughly $4 billion in annual funding to Israel at the end of the year. He said, "We've already agreed that by the end of this year we won't be paying Israel."
- Trump claimed he struck a deal months ago with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the financial support, asserting Israel no longer requires American aid. He noted the United States will still sell equipment if Israel chooses to purchase it.
- The $38 billion aid agreement active from 2018 through 2028 designated funds for United States equipment purchases. Trump emphasized that while direct payments will end, military cooperation remains available for purchase.
- Israeli political parties struggle to form a government, with Netanyahu holding 53 seats and the so-called "Zionist opposition" led by Staff Gadi Eisenkot holding 48. Arab parties are reportedly supporting the opposition's bid.
- Disagreements persist regarding strategy on Iran; Axios reported that Netanyahu prefers striking after the midterms, while Trump favors prioritizing negotiations. The two countries continue coordinating despite these diverging views.
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US will halt $4b in aid to Israel as the Mideast ally shifts to buying military hardware, Trump says - The Boston Globe
President Trump told Fox News Channel during a phone call on Election Day for the midterms that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had approached him about the idea.
The US President announced that security aid to Israel, amounting to approximately $4 billion per year, will cease at the end of 2026. • Despite the budgetary significance, the local market recorded increases after the announcement. • Ronen Menachem, Mizrahi Tefahot's chief economist, explains why investors may view the move with moderation - and how developments with Iran are related to the picture.
The US president said that the decision was agreed with Netanyahu and that he will now start selling arms to him; it was a thorny issue during the campaign.
Trump Ends Billions of Aid to Israel
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will no longer providing $4 billion in yearly aid to Israel starting in 2027. “You can consider it barter. You can consider military aid or cash. Look, we give them $4 billion of things and money, and they don’t need it,” he said in a Fox News interview. “And I...
Trump says US to end $4 billion Israel aid in 2027; jokes he ‘could become Israeli PM’
Trump said Israel no longer needs annual US assistance and can continue buying American weapons. He also joked about moving to Israel and running for prime minister, claiming he has 99% support there.
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