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US Envoy Unsure on Aid End Date, Cites Trade Shift
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US Ambassador Mike Huckabee stated he is unsure when US military aid to Israel will end, following President Donald Trump's announcement of a deal. Huckabee suggested the US aims for a trade relationship instead of aid and noted the current agreement runs through 2028. President Isaac Herzog expressed surprise and concern over the potential aid cutoff. Other officials were also reportedly taken aback by Trump's declaration.
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- US Ambassador Mike Huckabee is unsure if US military aid to Israel will end immediately or in 2028.
- Huckabee stated the US aims to shift from an aid package to a "relationship of trade" with Israel.
- President Isaac Herzog expressed surprise and significant concern over the potential end of US aid.
- The current US-Israel memorandum of understanding for military aid is set to expire at the end of 2028.
- Other senior Israeli and US officials were reportedly surprised by President Trump's announcement.
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