Trump on the end of American financial aid to Israel

Donald Trump announced on Fox News that the U.S. will stop financial aid to Israel by the end of the year, suggesting that Israel does not need it. He stated this during the midterm elections, aiming to counter arguments from opponents like Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate critical of Israel. Trump mentioned that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu proposed this change, while assuring that Israel can still purchase American weapons. The exact nature of the funding Trump referred to remains unclear, as current U.S. aid to Israel amounts to approximately $3.8 billion annually until 2028, primarily for military financing. Netanyahu has expressed a desire to gradually reduce U.S. military aid over the next decade, amidst uncertainty about his political future after recent elections.