Trump moves to stop $4 billion annual aid to Israel after 2026
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President Donald Trump announced a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end $4 billion in annual U.S. payments to Israel after this year, saying Israel needs less direct support and that Democratic attacks on the decision are just political noise.
President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed to stop a $4 billion annual U.S. payment to Israel after the end of this year. Trump said the decision reflects Israel’s reduced need for the money and dismissed criticism from Democratic politicians as a “talking point.”
"Now, as far as paying Israel, Bibi Netanyahu and I have made a deal that we give Israel $4 billion a year, and we made a deal months ago that we're stopping," Trump said.
"We've already agreed that by the end of this year, we won't be paying Israel. Now we'll help Israel if they need it," he added.
The administration did not specify which portion of the aid would be affected, and the existing memorandum of understanding providing $3.8 billion in military assistance is set to run through 2028. Congressional appropriations would still be required to implement any change.
Trump also referenced criticism from Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, noting that the funding debate has become a political issue. Neither the White House nor the Israeli prime minister’s office responded to requests for comment.