Prime Minister Office Welcomes Plan to End United States Aid
The Story
The Prime Minister Office stated that the transition from aid to partnership shows the strength and sophistication of the bilateral relationship.
Trump stated that Israel has become a successful country with a strong economy and does not need the assistance. The 10-year memorandum of understanding negotiated during the Obama administration currently provides Israel with $3.8 billion annually through September 2028. Analysts stated that a funding halt would impact Israeli defense spending and acquisition timelines. The announcement arrived on election day as Trump lost control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections.
Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed stated that he would love to work with the administration on ending military aid to Israel after winning a Senate seat in Michigan.
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