US President Donald Trump says the United States will stop annual military payments to Israel by the end of 2026, citing an earlier agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Multiple outlets report Trump framed the change as shifting assistance rather than ending support, adding that the US would continue other defence-related cooperation.
Several reports say Trump spoke on Fox News and described Israel as no longer needing the money. Coverage also notes he suggested Washington will still support Israel through ongoing arms sales and broader military ties, while Israel could purchase weapons from the United States and other countries. Some outlets include political context, saying Trump linked the funding issue to domestic US electoral debate.
Outlets differ on how they describe the timing and scope: some say aid ends “starting next year” or “by year-end,” while others use language about stopping funding “in 2027” depending on how they interpret the end-of-2026 timeline. A few reports cite the idea that Trump and Netanyahu agreed to adjust or wind down the payment arrangement, while others emphasize Trump’s praise of Israel as a reliable ally or his argument that continued funding has become a talking point.
