U.S.-Israel ties strain as Trump ends military aid after midterms

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U.S.-Israel ties face renewed strain as midterm results shift political dynamics, with President Donald Trump announcing an end to about $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel by year's end. Trump cited the political cost for Republicans, referencing Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's opposition to military assistance. El-Sayed defeated Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim U.S. Senator. The move signals recognition of unconditional support for Israel as an electoral liability, despite Trump's previous actions including moving the embassy to Jerusalem and launching a war with Israel against Iran.


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