Trump ends U.S. military aid to Israel 2 years early

U.S. President Donald Trump decided to end annual U.S. military aid to Israel starting this year, two years earlier than the memorandum of understanding that was due to expire in 2028. The aid had amounted to US$3.8 billion per year for purchases of American-made weapons. Israeli President Isaac Herzog said the news came suddenly and was deeply worrying. He raised the issue in a meeting with the Yashar party led by Gadi Eisenkot, a leading rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu has not commented publicly, while U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said he was still seeking clarity on the next steps.