This is not a cessation of aid, it's an attempt to bypass oversight

Trump announced the cessation of security aid to Israel, but the article analyzes that this is a shift to funding through Pentagon contracts, which will bypass State Department oversight. Netanyahu supports reducing aid, and Congress is advancing proposals to expand defense-industrial cooperation, amid concerns over reduced transparency and accountability.

President Trump announced that the U.S. will stop transferring security aid to Israel, totaling about four billion dollars annually, starting at the end of 2026. The article argues that this is a change in form rather than a cessation: instead of grants through the State Department, funding will be channeled through Pentagon development and procurement contracts, allowing Israeli arms companies to continue benefiting from American money while bypassing existing oversight. Netanyahu has expressed willingness to gradually forgo the aid, and meanwhile, legislative initiatives are advancing in Congress to expand defense-technological cooperation. Experts warn that the shift will reduce transparency and accountability, making it harder to impose restrictions in cases of human rights violations. On the other hand, AIPAC supports the move due to its contribution to employment in the U.S.