US to End Military Aid to Israel Within Two Months, Trump Says

President Trump announced Tuesday that the US will end its military aid to Israel within two months, a decision that surprised officials and sparked domestic political backlash. The aid, totaling $3.8 billion annually under a 2016 memorandum of understanding, funds US weapons purchases and Israel's air defense systems. The agreement runs through 2028, though Congress must approve appropriations yearly, and Trump claims he coordinated the cutoff with Prime Minister Netanyahu months ago. Israeli opposition leaders condemned Netanyahu for learning of the decision through media, while some US and Israeli officials doubt the announcement's accuracy. The aid's future remains uncertain as Democrats, who have gained congressional majorities partly through Israel criticism, may vote to end it.