What Happened
US President Cuts Military Assistance Amid Election Day Criticism
US President Donald Trump announced on Election Day that the US would stop providing nearly $4 billion in annual military assistance to Israel by the end of 2026, citing Israel’s economic strength and the political criticism Republicans face over American support for the Jewish state. The decision has raised questions about how Israel’s government would replace financing already built into defense planning and whether the transition could be accomplished without cuts to civilian services. The announcement was first reported by The Jerusalem Post.