Trump says US will stop annual economic aid to Israel

President Donald Trump announced in a Fox News interview that the US will end annual economic aid to Israel, worth about $4 billion, citing an agreement with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israel's economic success, while noting the US would still assist if needed.

US President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News that the American administration will stop the annual economic aid to Israel, which stands at $4 billion. Trump noted that he reached an agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the matter months ago, and that Israel is a successful country that does not need assistance. He added that the US will help Israel when needed, and called it a very good ally. The remarks were made in an interview published today (Tuesday).