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Trump's Aid Freeze to Israel Not Final, Source Says

By i24NEWS, غاي عزرئيل

Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba

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A source revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration to stop billions in annual aid to Israel is not a final decision. Quiet discussions are underway to make the aid process gradual, as Israel seeks to gain time and reach an agreement. The Israeli National Media System spokesperson stated a desire to move from assistance to partnership.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to halt aid to Israel is not final, according to a source.
Quiet dialogue is ongoing with the U.S. to transition the aid process gradually.
Israel is exercising caution and seeking more time to understand the situation.
Israel aims to transition from receiving assistance to establishing a partnership.
The Israeli National Media System spokesperson commented cautiously on the situation.

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A source close to the details has indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to halt billions of dollars in annual aid to Israel is not a final decision. The halt, initially appearing imminent by the end of the year, is reportedly still under discussion, according to Guy Azriel, a political correspondent for the Hebrew channel i24NEWS. Despite Trump's public statement, quiet dialogue is ongoing with the U.S. to transition the aid process gradually.

Israel has exercised extreme caution in its response to Trump's remarks, aiming to avoid a crisis, refrain from public opposition, and primarily to gain time to understand the situation. The Israeli government is actively seeking more time and is engaged in highly sensitive, quiet communications to reach a mutually agreeable formula.

Doron Speigelman, spokesperson for the Israeli National Media System, offered a very cautious and non-committal first public comment, stating in an interview with Fox News, "We want to transition from assistance to partnership."