President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will stop providing $4 billion in annual aid to Israel. According to Trump, this decision is the result of a deal made with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
What happened
Trump's announcement comes as the US midterm elections are underway. The decision to stop aid to Israel may have implications for the elections, although the exact impact is unclear.
The $4 billion in annual aid to Israel has been a longstanding aspect of US foreign policy. Trump's decision to end this aid may signal a shift in the US's relationship with Israel, but the details and motivations behind this move are not fully understood at this time.
