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Israel Can Withstand US Aid Cut, But at a Significant Cost

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American military aid to Israel, valued at approximately $3.8 billion to $4 billion annually, could be halted by the end of the year. Trump claimed he had reached an agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu months ago to end the payments, stating that Israel's economic success means it no longer needs the funds.

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01U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to halt military aid to Israel by the end of the year, claiming a prior agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
02President Isaac Herzog expressed deep concern over the unexpected announcement, describing it as a thunderbolt on a clear day.
03The Prime Minister's Office responded in English, emphasizing that U.S. military aid has always been bipartisan and serves to defend the West.
04Israel relies on the United States for 80 percent of its military equipment and ammunition, making a complete replacement of these supplies impossible.
05The Israeli Finance Ministry was unaware of any immediate plans to cancel the aid, which is currently secured under a pact running until 2028.
06Israeli officials are analyzing whether Trump's statement is a serious policy shift or a political tactic ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed deep concern over the announcement, describing the potential cutoff as unexpected and a thunderbolt on a clear day. Israeli officials are currently assessing whether Trump's remarks represent a serious policy shift or a political tactic aimed at the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. The Israeli Finance Ministry was reportedly unaware of any immediate plans to cancel the aid, which is governed by a pact set to run until 2028.

In response, the Prime Minister's Office issued a statement in English emphasizing that U.S. military aid has always enjoyed bipartisan support and is used by Israel to defend itself against shared threats to the West. The office framed the transition from aid to partnership as a sign of the strength and sophistication of the bilateral relationship. While Israel could financially manage the cut, it relies on the U.S. for 80 percent of its military equipment and ammunition, making a total replacement of these supplies impossible.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated 19:06

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