Trump says US will stop $4 billion annual funding to Israel by year-end, claims deal with Netanyahu
Trump said Israel no longer needed the money and argued that continued US funding had become a political talking point for Democrats and left-wing politicians criticising Republicans.
US President Donald Trump announced on November 4 that the United States would cease providing $4 billion in annual funding to Israel by the end of the year. Trump claimed that an agreement had been reached with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the financial assistance. The president argued that Israel no longer needed the money and that continued US funding had become a political issue for Democrats and left-wing politicians criticizing Republicans.
In a conversation with Fox News, Trump stated that the deal had been made months ago and that the US would stop paying Israel by the end of this year. He also mentioned that Israel could continue purchasing American military equipment, as well as that of Europe, as the country produces the best weapons in the world. The exact amount of $4 billion does not align with the current $3.8 billion annual military aid commitment under the existing memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Israel.
The MoU is set to expire in 2028, and discussions are already underway regarding future US assistance to Israel. Trump suggested that the US could still provide aid to Israel if needed.
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