The obstacle preventing Trump from cutting economic aid to Israel

A U.S. State Department document reveals that even after the current aid agreement ends in 2028, Israeli arms orders worth approximately $10 billion will remain unpaid, complicating President Donald Trump's intention to halt military aid to Israel. The document, obtained by the Wall Street Journal, shows that the U.S. has already committed to providing nearly $7 billion in military aid over the next two years, but this does not cover all outstanding orders. The difficulty stems from the U.S. aid mechanism, which allows Israel to order military equipment against future funds. Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro, who requested details, emphasized that the question remains who will pay the additional sum. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are advancing a bill to shift from direct financial aid to joint production of military technologies.

A U.S. State Department document, obtained by the Wall Street Journal, reveals that even after the current aid agreement between the United States and Israel ends in 2028, Israeli arms orders worth approximately $10 billion will remain unpaid. These commitments could hinder President Donald Trump's intention to halt military aid to Israel. According to the document, the U.S. has already committed to providing nearly $7 billion in military aid to Israel over the next two years, but this amount does not cover all orders placed by Israel. The difficulty arises from the U.S. aid mechanism, which allows Israel to order military equipment against future funds. Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro, who requested details, emphasized that the question remains who will pay the additional sum. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are advancing a bill to change the nature of defense cooperation, shifting from direct financial aid to joint production of military technologies.