Trump says U.S. cutting $3.8 billion annual security assistance to Israel
President Donald Trump announced the end of a 10-year, $3.8 billion annual security assistance agreement with Israel. The decision comes amid shifting political dynamics and reported U.S. strikes in the Middle East.
Why it matters
This marks a major shift in U.S. foreign policy and military support for its primary ally in the Middle East.
Washington U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) that Washington is ending a 10-year security assistance accord with Israel that allowed $3.8 billion in annual assistance to its ally until 2028. Mr. Trump said Israel was “fine” with him ending the assistance, which began in 2019 and was signed under his predecessor, Barack Obama, three years earlier. Iran president says return to war benefits 'no one', after reported U.S. strikes Iran president says return to war benefits 'no one', after reported U.S. strikes It came as U.S. voters prepared to cast their ballots in midterm elections that threaten President Donald Trump's grip on power Iran president says return to war benefits 'no one', after reported U.S. strikes storyline 1 “We’ll help Israel if they need it,” Mr.
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