Donald Trump revealed in a Fox News interview that he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed months ago to terminate regular American assistance. The planned reduction targets the roughly $4 billion provided annually, with the final payments ending as the current year closes. Despite halting direct aid, the administration affirmed that Israel will retain the ability to independently purchase weapons and military supplies.
Key points
Direct American funding to Israel is scheduled to halt entirely by the end of the year.: Direct American funding to Israel is scheduled to halt entirely by the end of the year.
The United States plans to provide assistance to Israel in the future if specific needs a…: The United States plans to provide assistance to Israel in the future if specific needs arise.
Israel will remain free to purchase its own military weapons and supplies independently.: Israel will remain free to purchase its own military weapons and supplies independently.
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Trump says he plans to cut billions of dollars in aid to Israel
3 November 2026 14:09 GMT
US President Donald Trump has said that Washington's aid to Israel will end at the close of the year, but that it can still buy its own weapons.
“Bibi Netanyahu and I have made a deal that we give Israel $4bn a year, and we made a deal months ago, that we’re stopping,” he told Fox News.
“So, it’s just a wasted thing because we’ve already agreed that by the end of this year, we won’t be paying Israel,” he said.
He added that Washington will still "help Israel if they need it" and that they can buy weapons or "whatever they want".
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