PMO does not dispute Trump claim of halting aid to Israel, reframes it as ‘mutual investment'
PMO spokesman Spielman said that "... the prime minister has been working with President Trump to make the correct transition out from aid towards partnership."
Following US President Donald Trump's announcement that he intends to cease aid to Israel by the end of the year, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) reframed the decision as a shift towards "mutual investment and partnership." PMO spokesman Doron Spielman stated that while military aid has been crucial, the focus is now on transitioning from aid to partnership.
The PMO emphasized that the relationship between the U.S. and Israel has always been a bipartisan agreement, and the move showcases Israel's strong and stable economy. The PMO's statement appeared in a tweet from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who highlighted the strength and adaptability of their relationship. Trump had previously announced the end of nearly $4 billion in annual American assistance to Israel, ahead of the US midterm elections, stating that the two leaders had agreed to halt the payments by December 2026.
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