Trump Says $3.8B Israel Aid Ends After 2026

President Donald Trump said the United States would end its roughly $3.8 billion in annual military assistance to Israel by the end of 2026, describing the move as an agreement reached with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and arguing Israel no longer needs direct aid. Netanyahu’s spokesperson has framed the change as a shift toward partnership and mutual investment, while reports describe a possible emphasis on joint weapons-technology programs rather than grants. The change would mark a departure from the existing U.S.-Israel aid agreement, which is scheduled to run through 2028, and questions remain about how it would be carried out, including Congress’s role. Even if direct funding ends, Israel is expected to remain closely tied to U.S. weapons, intelligence and other security support.