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Netanyahu: US Aid Shift to Partnership Reflects Strong Ties

The Prime Minister's Office issued a statement on Friday, November 6, 2026, framing U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of an end to American military aid as a strategic transition to an equal partnership. The response, published in English, emphasized that U.S. military aid has historically enjoyed bipartisan support and has been used by Israel for self-defense against shared adversaries. The office cited Israel's strong and stable economy as the foundation for this shift.

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What happened

01The Prime Minister's Office framed the termination of U.S. military aid as a transition to a strategic partnership.
02President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the annual aid by late 2026.
03The annual U.S. security assistance to Israel is valued at approximately $3.8 billion to $4 billion.
04The current 10-year U.S. military aid agreement is legally scheduled to conclude in September 2028.
05Israeli Defense and Finance Ministry officials were reportedly unaware of the agreement to halt the funding.
06President Trump stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu initiated the proposal to end the financial transfers.
07The United States will continue to sell weapons to Israel after the direct financial aid ceases.

President Trump had announced on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, that he reached an agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt the annual security assistance, which is valued at approximately $3.8 billion to $4 billion. Trump stated that Netanyahu himself initiated the proposal, asserting that Israel is a prosperous nation that no longer requires the funds. While the current 10-year aid package signed during the Obama administration is scheduled to run until September 2028, Trump indicated the payments would cease by the end of 2026.

The announcement reportedly surprised senior officials in the Israeli Defense and Finance Ministries, who were unaware of any immediate plans or agreements to cancel the security assistance. Despite the cessation of direct financial aid, Trump confirmed that the United States will continue to sell weapons to Israel. The Prime Minister's Office stated that the new model will deepen joint technological development, mutual arms procurement, and regional security coordination.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 11 newsrooms. Updated 17:28