US to End $3.8B Annual Military Aid to Israel by 2026

rfi.fr (French) —

The United States will halt its annual $3.8 billion military aid package to Israel at the end of 2026, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, November 3, surprising Israeli officials and the public. Trump stated he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had reached an agreement, with the announcement timed to coincide with the opening of US polling stations. The midterm elections saw a decisive Democratic victory, and Washington's previously bipartisan, unlimited military support for Israel is now clearly under question. Netanyahu has long advocated reducing Israeli dependence on US aid, while political rival Gadi Eisenkot called for a gradual withdrawal of agreements, noting Israel faces multiple war fronts. Israeli commentators described the move as a tragedy for national security, with Netanyahu's opponents blaming his "toxicity" for eroding bipartisan support.


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