US Military Aid to Israel to Be Halved Over Five Years, Not Halted
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US military aid to Israel will be halved and conclude within five years, not stopped entirely at year's end as previously stated by President Donald Trump. Negotiations are ongoing between US and Israeli officials for a new agreement, expected to be finalized before the new Congress convenes in January. The aid package includes funding for air defense systems and American-made military hardware, with concerns about future congressional approval.
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- US military aid to Israel will be halved and end in five years, not stop this year.
- A new military aid agreement is being negotiated between US and Israeli officials.
- The aid package includes increased funding for air defense system development.
- President Trump's earlier announcement was seen as politically motivated.
- Concerns exist about potential obstruction of aid by a future US Congress.
US military aid to Israel will not cease by the end of this year as previously announced by President Donald Trump, but will instead be reduced by half and conclude within five years. The aid package will also include an increased budget for developing air defense systems, though the exact amount remains unspecified, moving from $500 million annually to an unknown sum.
According to Yedioth Ahronoth, the goal is to finalize a new military aid agreement before the current Congress adjourns in January. Negotiations are underway between representatives from the US State Department and Israeli officials from the Ministry of Defense and the Israeli Embassy in Washington.
Israeli representatives were reportedly "shocked" by Trump's initial announcement regarding the halt of aid. However, a senior Israeli official suggested Trump's statement was politically motivated, aimed at supporting a Republican candidate in Michigan who ultimately lost to his Democratic opponent. The article indicates Trump plans to gradually reduce military aid over five years, from the current $3.3 billion annually for ten years to the same total sum spread over five years, starting after the current agreement expires in 2028. This aid is designated for purchasing American-made weapons, military equipment, fighter jets, helicopters, and ammunition, in addition to the $500 million yearly for joint development of missile defense systems like Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Arrow.
The memorandum of understanding for the new aid agreement is expected to be presented to the current Congress for approval by year's end. While Israeli estimates suggest it will pass, concerns linger that the incoming Congress might obstruct the aid's transfer until after 2028, particularly if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in office.
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