Trump announces end of US aid to Israel by 2026; talks ongoing

US President Donald Trump announced on Election Day that the US would end nearly $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel by 2026, citing Israel's economic strength. A source told i24NEWS the decision is not final and quiet negotiations are underway to make the cut gradual.

A source familiar with the details told i24NEWS that US President Donald Trump's announcement on halting American aid to Israel is not a done deal. According to the source, despite Trump's statement, quiet talks are actually underway with the Americans aimed at turning the aid halt into a gradual process. The article notes that Israel has been careful not to respond publicly to the president's remarks to avoid an incident and buy time for clarification. The national information system spokesperson, Doron Shpigelman, said in an interview with Fox News: 'We want to move from aid to partnership.' The article reports on quiet and sensitive contacts that Israel is conducting with the Americans.