What happened
President Donald Trump announced this week that the United States reached an agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end U.S. military aid to Israel by the end of the year. Speaking on Fox & Friends, Trump said Israel no longer needs the assistance because it is a thriving country, and that Netanyahu raised the idea during discussions over the past couple of years.
Netanyahu’s office responded with a statement saying U.S. military aid has historically received bipartisan support and has helped Israel defend itself and confront enemies who threaten America and the West. The office added that Israel now has a strong and stable economy, and that moving from aid to partnership demonstrates the strength and adaptability of the U.S.-Israel relationship.
According to the statement, Israel will still be able to buy whatever it wants from the United States even after the funding ends.
