Trump to Halt Aid to Israel by Year's End
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that economic aid to Israel, amounting to $4 billion annually, will cease by the end of the year. Trump stated that Israel no longer requires the assistance and cited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as agreeing with the decision. While economic aid will stop, Israel will still be able to purchase U.S. weaponry. The announcement comes as the U.S. holds its midterm elections.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Trump announced the U.S. will stop economic aid to Israel by year's end.
- Trump stated Israel no longer needs the $4 billion annual U.S. aid.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly agreed that ending aid would be appropriate.
- Israel will still be permitted to purchase U.S. weaponry.
- The announcement coincides with U.S. midterm elections.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that economic aid to Israel will be halted by the end of the year. "I will not pay for Israel anymore," Trump stated in an interview with Fox News, adding that the annual $4 billion in aid is no longer needed by Israel. He cited Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as having suggested that ending the aid would be appropriate. Trump clarified that Israel would still be able to purchase weapons from the United States. The president also commented on the ongoing U.S. midterm elections, expressing optimism that the results would exceed expectations. Last month, Prime Minister Netanyahu remarked on changes in American policy, stating, "If you think we will continue to receive what I brought twice, tens of billions of dollars in American aid for the defense budget, then this will not happen. America has changed."
