US to end $3.8 billion annual aid to Israel by year's end

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President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the US will end its annual $3.8 billion aid package to Israel by the end of the year, citing a mutual agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump stated Israel "doesn't need" the funding, which is part of a memorandum of understanding expiring in 2028. The announcement came during US midterm elections, where Israel support has become a contentious political issue. The decision drew backlash from Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, who said Netanyahu cannot be trusted. Polls show growing American support for cutting aid, with Israel having received over $300 billion in US assistance since 1948.


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