Trump Says US Will Stop $4 Billion Annual Aid To Israel From Year End
Trump said Israel no longer needs it and that some Democrats and left-wing politicians were using this US funding to Israel as a talking point to criticise Republicans.
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- US President Trump said he made a deal with Israeli PM Netanyahu on aid
- Trump stated the US will stop providing security aid to Israel after 2026
- He added the US will assist Israel if needed despite ending regular payments
How will this decision impact US-Israel relations long-term?
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that Washington would no longer be providing military aid to Israel after the end of this year.
Speaking to Fox News' Fox and Friends, Trump said Israel no longer needs it and that some Democrats and left-wing politicians were using this US funding to Israel as a talking point to criticise Republicans.
"Now, as far as paying Israel, Bibi Netanyahu and I have made a deal that we give Israel $4 billion a year, and we made a deal months ago that we're stopping," Trump told Fox News' Fox and Friends.
"We've already agreed that by the end of this year we won't be paying Israel. Now we'll help Israel if they need it."
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