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Trump says US will stop $4 billion in funding to Israel at end of 2026
Reuters • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump claimed he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to stop $4 billion in U.S. funding to Israel after 2023, though the existing military aid agreement runs through 2028.
- Trump said Israel no longer needs the funding and criticized Democrats and left-wing politicians for using U.S. aid to Israel as a political talking point against Republicans.
- U.S. public support for Israel, especially among Democrats, has declined significantly since the 2023 Gaza war, with many voters believing the U.S. is too supportive of Israel.
- Some Democratic candidates critical of unconditional military aid to Israel, such as Abdul El-Sayed, are gaining traction, reflecting a shift in attitudes toward U.S. support for Israel.
- Netanyahu acknowledged in October that future U.S. aid to Israel may decrease due to changing American policies, while Trump’s MAGA supporters have also expressed skepticism about Israel’s role in U.S. foreign policy.
