By — Ben Finley, Associated Press Ben Finley, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/trump-says-u-s-will-stop-giving-4-billion-in-aid-to-israel-next-year Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump says U.S. will stop giving $4 billion in aid to Israel next year World Nov 3, 2026 9:28 AM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the U.S. will stop providing $4 billion in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will sell arms to its closest ally in the Middle East. The Republican president told Fox News Channel during a phone call on Tuesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had approached him about the idea and that they have been talking about it for a couple years. Trump says Israel doesn't need the aid and it's a lot of money for the U.S. to spend. But Trump also says that U.S. aid to Israel has become a Democratic talking point for candidates such as Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. "You can consider it barter. You can consider military aid or cash," Trump said. "Look, we give…
Trump says U.S. will stop giving $4 billion in aid to Israel next year
In short
Donald Trump indicated that the mutual plan to cease the annual funding package follows ongoing discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While direct financial aid will end, the United States will keep selling military equipment to the country. The change arrives after extensive American backing, with research showing the U.S. delivered at least $21.7 billion in military support following the 2023 outbreak of the Gaza war. A separate Brown University study noted an additional $10 billion was spent on broader Middle East security operations during the prior two years.
Key points
- The planned cessation of aid targets a program Donald Trump characterized as a significan…: The planned cessation of aid targets a program Donald Trump characterized as a significant and unnecessary American expense.
- Foreign assistance to Israel has increasingly transformed into a prominent campaign talki…: Foreign assistance to Israel has increasingly transformed into a prominent campaign talking point among Democratic political candidates.
- Academic research indicates American military assistance to Israel exceeded twenty-one bi…: Academic research indicates American military assistance to Israel exceeded twenty-one billion dollars following the 2023 Gaza conflict.