Trump's Aid Cut to Israel Not Final, Israeli Source Claims
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to end billions in annual aid to Israel is not final, according to an Israeli source familiar with the details. Quiet negotiations are reportedly underway with the U.S. to make the aid cut a gradual process. Israel is seeking more time and a mutually agreeable formula, with a spokesperson suggesting a move from aid to partnership.
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- An Israeli source claims President Trump's announcement to end aid to Israel is not final.
- Quiet negotiations are ongoing with U.S. officials to make the aid cut a gradual process.
- Israel was reportedly surprised by the announcement and is seeking more time.
- A spokesperson suggested a desire to transition from aid to partnership.
- The aid in question amounts to billions of dollars annually.
A statement by U.S. President Donald Trump announcing the cessation of billions of dollars in annual aid to Israel has raised questions and prompted a cautious response from Israel. According to a source familiar with the matter, who spoke to i24NEWS's political correspondent Guy Azriel on Friday, Trump's declaration that aid will end by the close of the current year is not a definitive conclusion.
Despite Trump's announcement earlier in the week, the source indicated that quiet discussions are underway with American officials to transition the aid into a gradual process. Israel was reportedly caught off guard by the announcement but is refraining from a public rebuttal to avoid creating an incident and to gain time to clarify the situation. The Israeli government is seeking additional time and is engaged in sensitive, quiet negotiations to reach a mutually agreeable formula.
Doron Spiegelman, spokesperson for the National Public Diplomacy Directorate, offered a guarded initial response to Fox News, stating, "We want to move from aid to partnership." This statement suggests a potential shift in the nature of the relationship rather than an outright termination of support.
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