Eisenkot Criticizes Netanyahu Over Trump's US Aid Cut Decision
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party, criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for learning about U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to end military aid to Israel through the media. Eisenkot stated Netanyahu must explain the situation and that his actions are dangerous for Israel. Trump informed Netanyahu of the aid cut, citing Israel's success, though prior agreements extended aid until 2028.
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- Gadi Eisenkot criticized PM Netanyahu for learning of U.S. aid cuts via media.
- Eisenkot stated Netanyahu's actions are dangerous and he should resign.
- President Trump announced an end to U.S. military aid to Israel by 2026.
- Netanyahu had previously spoken of gradual aid reduction, not an immediate halt.
- Israel's Finance Ministry was unaware of the U.S. plan to end aid early.
- Previous aid agreements were set to continue until 2028.
Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party, has sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the cessation of American military aid to Israel. Eisenkot stated that Netanyahu must explain the situation to the Israeli public, particularly since the defense establishment and citizens learned of changes in strategic relations with the U.S. through media reports. Eisenkot described Netanyahu's actions as dangerous for Israel, asserting that the Prime Minister can no longer be trusted and should resign.
Eisenkot emphasized that Netanyahu should provide explanations to Israelis immediately. He contrasted Trump's recent announcement of ending aid by the end of 2026 with Netanyahu's prior statements, which suggested a gradual reduction of U.S. military assistance over the next decade, not a complete and immediate halt.
Previously, President Trump informed Prime Minister Netanyahu of his intention to cease financial aid, explaining that Israel had become a successful state no longer requiring such support. Trump also affirmed Washington's readiness to assist if needed, calling Israel a fine U.S. ally.
According to reports, Israel's Ministry of Finance was unaware of the U.S. plans to prematurely end military support. The prior agreement between Washington and Jerusalem stipulated that the aid provision would remain in effect until 2028.
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