Donald Trump Announces End To Israel Payments as Americans Head To Polls
Summary
President Donald Trump said the United States would stop sending funding packages to Israel by the end of 2026, citing an agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump said the United States could still assist Israel if needed but did not specify what support might continue.Key Facts
- Trump made the remarks in an interview with Fox News’ Fox & Friends.
- Trump said he and Netanyahu had agreed months ago to end the payments by the end of this year.
- Trump referred to the annual amount as $4 billion.
- The United States currently provides Israel about $3.8 billion in military aid each year, according to the article.
- The U.S.-Israel memorandum of understanding covering the aid is due to expire in 2028.
- Netanyahu has said he hopes Israel can end its reliance on U.S. military aid, a process he said could take about a decade.
- Trump did not explain what type of assistance the United States might continue providing.
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