Trump says US will stop giving Israel aid after year-end
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β’Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:42:05 +0000
π° What Happened
US President Donald Trump says the United States will stop giving money to Israel after the end of this year. He spoke to Fox News on Tuesday, after voting in the midterm elections.
Trump said he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed months ago to end the payments. He put the aid at $4bn a year and said, "we'll help Israel if they need it."
It is not clear what kind of aid he meant. The State Department did not answer questions, and Netanyahu's office has not confirmed the deal.
π The Backstory
America is Israel's biggest military supporter. A 2016 agreement promised Israel $3.8bn a year for ten years, mostly for weapons and defence systems.
Since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, the US has sent extra help. The aid is a heated issue in US politics, including in Michigan, which has a large Arab American community.
Trump pointed to Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a strong critic of US support for Israel, as a reason for the change.
π― Why It Matters
American money shapes Israel's army and the balance of power in the Middle East. The move could also change how people vote in US elections.
US President Donald Trump says the United States will stop giving money to Israel after the end of this year. He spoke to Fox News on Tuesday, after voting in the midterm elections.
Trump said he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed months ago to end the payments. He put the aid at $4bn a year and said, "we'll help Israel if they need it."
It is not clear what kind of aid he meant. The State Department did not answer questions, and Netanyahu's office has not confirmed the deal.
America is Israel's biggest military supporter. A 2016 agreement promised Israel $3.8bn a year for ten years, mostly for weapons and defence systems.
Since the war in Gaza began in October 2023, the US has sent extra help. The aid is a heated issue in US politics, including in Michigan, which has a large Arab American community.
Trump pointed to Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a strong critic of US support for Israel, as a reason for the change.
American money shapes Israel's army and the balance of power in the Middle East. The move could also change how people vote in US elections.