Trump signals early end to $5.4 billion Israel military aid deal

President Trump announced an early end to a $5.4 billion US military aid deal with Israel, saying the country "doesn't need it" and that an agreement to stop the funding was made months ago. The announcement came on midterm election day, with Trump citing criticism from a Democratic candidate and describing Israel as a "very thriving country." He said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was "fine" with the decision, though the timing of the aid's actual termination remains unclear. Israel has received over $300 billion in US assistance since 1948, more than any other country. The decision follows an eight-month war with Iran and drew backlash from Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, who said Netanyahu's conduct was "dangerous."