Donald Trump says US will end $4bn in annual military aid to Israel
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had reached a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end US military aid to Israel after the end of the year. In an interview with Fox News, Mr Trump said the agreement had been reached months ago and that he had a “tremendous relationship” with Israel. “Now, as far as paying Israel, Bibi Netanyahu and I have made a deal that we give…
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States will cease providing $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel by the end of the year. In an interview with Fox News, Trump stated that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had reached this agreement months ago, noting their "tremendous relationship."
The US would still assist Israel if needed. Trump made the announcement on the day of the US midterm elections, aiming to garner support for his Republican Party despite low approval ratings. The decision comes as Democrats and some Republicans express concerns over Israel's actions in Gaza, where over 75,000 people have been killed.
Trump linked his decision to criticism from Democrats, particularly Abdul El-Sayed, a Senate candidate in Michigan who has called for an end to US military aid to Israel.
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