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Israel President Shocked by Trump's Military Aid Cut
Trump halts $3.8bn US military aid to Israel, sparking panic in Tel Aviv.
In brief
Trump halts $3.8bn US military aid to Israel, sparking panic in Tel Aviv. Israeli president Isaac Herzog called Trump's decision to end US military aid by 2026 'a lightning strike in the middle of the day' after the agreement was set to last until 2028. Originally reported by Tribunnews.
Trump Announces Military Aid Cut
President Donald Trump announced plans to end US military aid to Israel by the end of 2026, two years earlier than the 2028 agreement.
Israel President Expresses Shock
Israeli president Isaac Herzog described the decision as 'a lightning strike in the middle of the day' due to suddenness.
Military Aid Agreement Details
The 2016 agreement committed US to $3.8 billion annual military aid to Israel, equivalent to Rp70.3 trillion per year.
Herzog's Concerns
Herzog warned that uncertainty with Washington could lead to unstable Israeli government and repeated elections.
Trump's Reasoning
Trump claimed Israel now has sufficient economic strength to fund its defense needs without US financial assistance.
US-Israel Military Ties
Israel has relied on US military aid for weapons and technology, with Washington being its primary defense partner.
Trump's Statement
Trump stated: 'Israel is our number one partner. We give more aid to them than anyone, and they no longer need it'.
“Israel is our number one partner. We give more aid to them than anyone, and they no longer need it”
What it means
Israeli president Isaac Herzog called Trump's decision to end US military aid by 2026 'a lightning strike in the middle of the day' after the agreement was set to last until 2028.
