Trump Announces End to $4 Billion U.S. Military Aid to Israel
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will cease about $4 billion in yearly military assistance to Israel by year-end, citing electoral considerations after the recent midterm elections. Earlier reports outlined varying timelines for the cut. In an initial briefing Trump said the aid would stop starting in 2027, while a later statement indicated termination by the end of 2025. Subsequent comments suggested the aid would end after this year, and a former National Security Council adviser warned that a December 2026 cutoff could weaken U. S.
–Israel security ties. Analysts also noted that the agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu raised concerns among Gulf states about the reliability of U. S. commitments.