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US Ambassador Assures No Abrupt Cutoff of Military Aid to Israel
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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee assured that military aid to Israel will not be abruptly cut off, despite President Donald Trump's recent announcement. Huckabee explained that any aid termination requires Congressional action, unlikely before year's end, and noted the current aid agreement has two years left. He also stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu initiated the discussion about phasing out aid, and the US will work with any government chosen by the Israeli people.
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- US Ambassador Mike Huckabee stated military aid to Israel will not face an "abrupt" cutoff.
- Any end to US military aid would require an act of Congress, unlikely before year's end.
- The current Memorandum of Understanding for US aid to Israel has two years remaining.
- Ambassador Huckabee attributed the idea of phasing out aid to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- The US will work with whomever the people of Israel select to lead their government.
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