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Michigan Senator-Elect El-Sayed Agrees With Trump on Ending Israel Aid
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Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed agrees with President Donald Trump's plan to end US military aid to Israel, but also called for a complete ban on weapons sales. Trump announced an agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end about $4 billion in annual aid by December 2026, though details remain unclear. Netanyahu has previously stated his intention to reduce Israel's dependence on US military aid. El-Sayed's criticism of Israeli military actions was a key issue in his campaign.
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- Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed agrees with Trump's plan to end US military aid to Israel.
- El-Sayed also called for a complete halt to American weapons sales to Israel.
- President Trump announced an agreement with PM Netanyahu to end $4 billion in annual aid by December 2026.
- Netanyahu previously stated his goal to end Israel's dependence on US military aid within a decade.
- El-Sayed's criticism of Israeli actions was a major campaign issue, including accusations of genocide.
- Trump emphasized his administration's strong commitment and strategic partnership with Israel.
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