Trump says US will stop $4 billion military aid to Israel at end of 2026
Trump said Israel no longer needs the aid and that the money could be better spent domestically, as Congress weighs any change.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced the United States will end its $4 billion annual aid package to Israel by the end of 2026, claiming the decision followed a mutual agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Trump attributed the cutoff to Israel's economic prosperity, arguing the country "no longer needs" financial support while citing Democrats' use of the $4 billion payment as a "bad talking point" against Republicans.
- While direct financial assistance ends, Trump confirmed the U.S. will continue selling arms to Israel; the current memorandum of understanding providing $3.8 billion annually remains in effect through 2028.
- Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan labeled the move a "severe blow to Israel's security," while Gadi Eisenkot, a rival leader, stated Netanyahu "can no longer be trusted" and must be replaced.
- Implementation remains unclear given existing legal agreements require formal renegotiation or congressional action; Netanyahu previously sought to "taper off" American military aid over a decade, a timeline this announcement significantly accelerates.
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