Israel ends $4 billion US aid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump agreed to stop annual American financial support to Israel by the end of 2026, shifting the relationship toward mutual investment.
By Pedro Tanaka ·
The United States will stop paying Israel roughly $4 billion a year by the end of this month, according to President Donald Trump. The announcement came just before Tuesday’s US midterm elections. Trump stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed the change months ago, and the two leaders agreed to the terms.
The Prime Minister’s Office released its first statement on Friday regarding the decision. Spokesman Doron Spielman told Fox News that the move represents a transition from aid to partnership. He noted that while previous assistance was important, the new model focuses on mutual investment. The office added that aid to Israel had always been a bipartisan agreement.
Trump described the arrangement on Fox & Friends. He said the two sides made a deal to stop the payments by the end of the year. He clarified that Israel can still buy American weapons and may receive extra help if needed. However, he did not specify if the $4 billion figure covered only military aid or included direct financial support.
Hosts asked Trump to define the scope of the cut. He maintained that the arrangement ends in December. He did not offer further details on the breakdown of the funds. The White House said the shift reflects the strength and stability of the current relationship. The PMO said the move shows the relationship’s ability to adapt over time.
The agreement ends a long standing flow of funds. Trump said the deal was reached months before the public announcement. He emphasized that the payment stream stops completely. No new financial transfers will occur after December 2026. Israel retains the option to purchase equipment from the US. The two governments will rely on this commercial channel for future arms sales.
