Trump Says US Will End Annual Aid Payments to Israel
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President Donald Trump said that the United States is ending about $3.8 billion in yearly aid to Israel. He made the statement during a phone interview with Fox News. "We give Israel $4 billion a year, and we made a deal months ago that we're stopping," he said.
The United States has provided military assistance to Israel for many years. A 10-year agreement signed in 2016 set the amount at about $3.8 billion a year. The agreement was meant to help Israel buy weapons and defense equipment, and Israel has been one of the largest recipients of American foreign aid.
The reports did not give full details about how or when the change will take effect. It is also not clear from the available information how the decision will affect Israel's military plans or its defense budget. Officials in both countries have not released complete information about the decision in the reports so far.
The announcement is important for American taxpayers and for the long relationship between the two countries. Readers should expect more information in the coming days, including any official statements from the White House and the Israeli government about the next steps.
Sources: Yahoo
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