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An aerial view shows a campaign billboard depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud party and U.S. President Donald Trump in Tel Aviv on Oct. 26, 2026, on the eve of the Israel's legislative elections. (Credit: Jack Guez/AFP) Add as preferred on Google U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington would stop $4 billion in annual funding to Israel after this year, but will still sell weapons to its close Middle East ally.In a surprise announcement as U.S. voters headed to the polls for midterm elections that will decide who controls Congress, Trump cast the move as partly meant to take away a "bad talking point" he said left-wing Democrats had used against his fellow Republicans over support for military assistance to Israel.Trump did not provide details or explain how the funding would be stopped at the end of the year, given that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that provides $3.8 billion in U.S. military aid to Israel each year does not expire until September 2028.But some analysts suggested... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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