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Trump pledges to halt $3.8bn Israeli military aid package by year-end
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to discontinue the annual military assistance to Israel, though observers express doubt about the proposal's implementation. The decision marks a significant shift in U.S. policy toward its longtime Middle Eastern ally.
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President Donald Trump said Wednesday he intends to end the United States' $3.8 billion annual military aid package to Israel before the year concludes, signaling a potential departure from longstanding American support for the country's defense capabilities.
The announcement comes amid broader questions about Trump's approach to Middle Eastern geopolitics and U.S. foreign commitments. The military assistance, which has been a cornerstone of bilateral relations for decades, represents one of the largest aid commitments in the American defense budget.
Despite Trump's statement, analysts and observers have expressed skepticism about whether such a policy reversal could be executed within the stated timeframe. Congressional approval would be required for any termination of the aid package, introducing significant procedural and political obstacles to implementation.
The proposal has generated immediate attention from regional analysts and policymakers monitoring U.S. strategy in the Middle East. Officials from both countries are expected to provide formal responses in coming days as the implications of the announced policy shift become clearer.