U.S. Aid to Israel Faces Hurdles from Billions in Outstanding Arms Orders

Israel has billions of dollars in outstanding orders for American military hardware beyond existing U.S. aid commitments, complicating President Trump's stated plan to end aid to Israel. The disclosure comes as Democratic gains in Congress signal greater scrutiny of military assistance. The U.S. has pledged nearly $7 billion in annual military aid through 2028, but Israel would need approximately $10 billion more to pay for orders as of April 1, according to a State Department document. Trump said Tuesday he planned to end aid, catching Israeli officials off guard. Israel receives about $3.3 billion annually under a 10-year agreement running through 2028, plus $26 billion approved in 2024. Lawmakers are considering shifting from direct financing to co-production of military technologies, though unwinding the current system would likely take years.