Trump says US will stop $4 billion military aid to Israel at end of 2026
Trump said the cut follows a deal with Benjamin Netanyahu and would end a 10-year aid arrangement, while arms sales to Israel would continue.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced the United States will stop providing $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel by the end of 2026, claiming an agreement was reached months ago with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Trump stated the decision followed consultations with Netanyahu, arguing Israel is now economically self-sufficient. Netanyahu previously indicated interest in phasing out American military aid over a decade, though Trump's timeline accelerates the process significantly.
- Citing political pressure from candidates like Abdul El-Sayed, Trump noted the move removes a Democratic talking point. However, the existing 10-year memorandum of understanding providing $3.8 billion annually does not expire until 2028, creating legal uncertainty about implementation.
- Israel's opposition Democratic Party Chairman Yair Golan called the move a "severe blow to Israel's security" at a time when defense stockpiles remain strained. Netanyahu's office has not officially confirmed the agreement.
- Despite the funding cutoff, the administration confirmed the U.S. will continue selling weapons to Israel, maintaining military ties. Legislative hurdles and existing security agreements through 2028 may complicate the proposed year-end termination.
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