US to Extend Military Aid to Israel for Five Years Until 2033
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The US and Israel are finalizing a new security memorandum that will extend American military aid for five years, concluding in 2033. The agreement covers $3.3 billion annually for arms purchases and $500 million for missile defense, with potential increases. The deal requires approval from the current US Congress before the end of 2026.
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- US military aid to Israel will be extended for five years until 2033 under a new security memorandum.
- The aid package is valued at $3.3 billion annually for arms purchases, plus $500 million for missile defense.
- The agreement follows an earlier, unexpected announcement by President Donald Trump about ending aid.
- Negotiations are led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's team and Israeli defense officials.
- The memorandum needs approval from the current US Congress by December 2026.
- Concerns exist about potential future congressional hurdles, especially if Benjamin Netanyahu remains Prime Minister.
A new US-Israel security memorandum of understanding is set to extend American military aid to Israel for five years, through 2033, after which it will cease entirely. This development follows an unexpected announcement by then-US President Donald Trump about ending aid to Israel by the end of the year. The aid package is valued at $3.3 billion annually for arms purchases, with an additional $500 million per year for missile defense, which may be increased due to growing drone and missile threats. The agreement is expected to be signed before the new Congress is sworn in January, with negotiations led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's team and Israeli representatives from the defense ministry and embassy in Washington. The memorandum requires approval from the current Congress by December 2026 and is anticipated to pass. Some members of Congress oppose reducing aid, as a significant portion of the funds remain within the US defense industry. Israelis, however, are concerned that a new Congress might create obstacles to aid allocation. Democrats have warned that Benjamin Netanyahu's continued leadership could make congressional approval extremely difficult.
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