{
  "id": 18021658,
  "title": "US will end $4bn military aid to Israel – Trump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-will-end-4bn-military-aid-to-israel-trump",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T20:06:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/03/us-will-end-4bn-military-aid-to-israel-trump/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that his administration would cease providing the United States' $4 billion annual military aid to Israel by the end of 2026. The decision, made during an interview with Fox News as the US midterm elections commenced, was reportedly influenced by mounting criticism of Washington's support for Israel, particularly in relation to its conflict in Gaza. Trump claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had discussed ending the financial arrangement with him for years, as both nations had been deliberating the reduction of Israel's reliance on American military assistance over the course of a decade. Israeli officials were reportedly taken aback by the sudden announcement, while opposition figures accused Netanyahu of undermining the long-standing relationship between the two countries. Gadi Eisenkot, a political rival aiming to replace Netanyahu as prime minister, criticized the handling of the situation and called for Netanyahu's replacement, deeming the decision a significant threat to Israel's strategic interests. Opposition Democrats leader Yair Golan also criticized Netanyahu, suggesting that he should have worked to increase American aid instead of dismantling it, further exacerbating Israel's security and economic challenges. In 2025, Israel received approximately $3.8 billion in US foreign military financing, which was utilized to acquire American military equipment, including F-35 fighter jets.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will stop providing military aid to Israel by the end of 2026, saying the country no longer needs the financial support. Trump made the announcement on Tuesday during an interview with Fox News as voting began in the US midterm elections. He said the US would […] US will end $4bn military aid to Israel – Trump",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}