Trump says US aid to Israel will end after 2026
The announcement could affect Israel’s defence budget, while US arms sales are expected to continue.
Wednesday 4 November · 15:54 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Trump said the United States and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to end annual aid after 2026. [1][2][3][4][5][7]
- Trump described the aid as about $4 billion a year, while one report gives the current annual figure as $3.8 billion. [1][2][3][4][5][7]
- Trump said the US would still sell arms to Israel and could help if needed. [1][2][4][5][7]
What happened
On November 3, President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview that the US would stop its annual military aid to Israel after 2026. He said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had discussed the change and agreed to it months earlier. Trump said the US would continue selling arms and could still help Israel if needed. Israeli officials were assessing the possible effects, according to reports cited by Kampuchea Thmey.
Why it matters
The aid has helped fund Israel’s defence budget, and Israeli officials are considering how to pay for weapons already ordered and replenish military stocks. The reports do not describe any direct effect on people in Cambodia.
Background
The current 10-year US-Israel agreement, signed in 2016, provides $38 billion and is due to expire in 2028, according to Kohsantepheap Daily. Kampuchea Thmey reports that the aid was expected to support Israel’s defence budgets for 2027 and 2028.
Key terms
- Military aid
- Money or support provided to help fund a country’s military.
- Midterm election
- An election held midway through a US president’s four-year term.
Timeline
- 2016 The US and Israel signed a 10-year, $38 billion aid agreement, according to Kohsantepheap Daily.
- October 20, 2026 An Israeli defence ministry delegation visited Alabama to discuss future military purchases, according to reports cited by Kampuchea Thmey.
- November 3, 2026 Trump announced that US annual aid to Israel would end after 2026.
- 2028 The current 10-year aid agreement is due to expire, according to Kohsantepheap Daily.
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