Trump announces end of $4 billion annual military aid to Israel

Agreement to halt funding

US President Donald Trump announced an agreement reached with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Under this decision, annual military aid, amounting to approximately $4 billion, will be terminated from the end of the current year.

Comments on Fox News

As reported by Report, citing Ynet, the US leader made the statement during an interview on the Fox News channel. Trump said that the deal was struck several months ago and is satisfactory to the Israeli side.

“We made this deal a few months ago, and they are happy with it because Israel is a very successful country. They do not need the aid, and from the end of the year we will no longer provide it,” the US president stated.

Readiness to support if needed

At the same time, Donald Trump emphasised that Washington remains ready to support Tel Aviv in critical situations. He underlined the strength of the alliance between the two states.

“We will help Israel if it needs it. They are wonderful allies,” he added.