Trump's Aid Cut Announcement Is Just the Start; Next Congress Will Be Tougher on Israel
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
The US President announced an end to military aid to Israel by year's end, coinciding with midterm elections. Should Democrats gain control of Congress, they might pursue stronger actions against Israel, possibly including sanctions. This follows a 2016 agreement for $38 billion in aid over ten years, described by then-President Barack Obama as an unprecedented commitment to Israel's security.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- US President announced an end to military aid to Israel by year's end.
- Democrats may advance harsher measures against Israel if they win Congress.
- Potential for active sanctions against Israel is being considered.
- The announcement coincided with the US midterm elections.
- A 2016 deal pledged $38 billion in military aid over ten years.
- Then-President Barack Obama called the 2016 aid deal unprecedented.
An announcement by the US President that the United States will cease military aid to Israel at the end of the year came on the morning of the midterm elections. If Democrats achieve a majority in both houses of Congress, they may advance harsher measures against Israel, potentially including active sanctions.
In September 2016, the US President and the Israeli Prime Minister signed a Memorandum of Understanding, a contribution of unprecedented magnitude. The agreement stipulated $38 billion to be distributed in ten installments over a decade. Then-President Barack Obama stated at the time, "This is the most expensive military commitment the United States has ever provided, and it is an expression of the American commitment to the security of the State of Israel."
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