As the US votes in the midterm elections and Israel faces a parliamentary deadlock, President Donald Trump has made a major announcement. He said Washington would end its regular annual funding to Israel by
the end of 2026, claiming that he had reached an agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the matter months ago.
Speaking to Fox News’ Fox & Friends on Tuesday, Trump said the United States currently provides Israel with around $4 billion annually but would end the arrangement after this year. He added that Washington would continue to assist Israel if the country needed support.
“Now, as far as paying Israel, Bibi Netanyahu and I have made a deal that we give Israel $4bn a year, and we made a deal months ago that we’re stopping,” Trump said.
“We’ve already agreed that by the end of this year we won’t be paying Israel. Now we’ll help Israel if they need it,” he added.
Trump described the decision as an agreement reached with Netanyahu several months ago. He also portrayed Israel as a strong ally that no longer needed regular financial assistance from Washington.
Will The US Continue Helping Israel?
Despite announcing an end to regular payments, Trump did not rule out future American assistance to Israel. He said Washington would step in if Israel needed help, while also indicating that the country could continue purchasing weapons and other supplies.
His remarks therefore point to a proposed shift away from the existing annual funding arrangement rather than an outright withdrawal of American support.
The extent and nature of any assistance after 2026 remain unclear from the details shared by Trump.
For now, the announcement is based on the President’s account of an understanding with Netanyahu. Its implementation will depend on the formal terms of any agreement and the required congressional action.
