Military aid to israel

The Middle East would like to view a surprise end in the assistance to its most important strategic ally as a cause for concern on Washington’s long-term commitment to its regional partners.”

US President Donald Trump claimed in an interview with Fox News' Fox & Friends that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had reached an agreement to cut off the aid by December 2026. 

Trump's threat to end US military aid exposes a deeper crisis in Israel's alliance with America, one Netanyahu has helped create, the author argues.

"This is part of the election campaign. After all, military aid to Israel has become a central issue, at least in Democratic campaigns," Oren said.

Israeli defense sources expressed surprise as Trump's claim raises questions about how the two countries would end an aid arrangement that is formally set to run through 2028.

My unequivocal position is that those who argue that the United States could not “survive” without Israel’s technological contribution are overstating the case.

Just before the Democratic nominating convention this past summer, Jackson vowed that he would “never vote in favor of US taxpayer-funded military aid to Israel.”

Israel’s greatest test isn’t what it receives from Washington, it’s what it can bring. As America builds alliances around technology and innovation, Israel has a chance to prove its value

A defense bill provision passed by the House would expand US-Israel military cooperation by accelerating joint technology development and partnerships between the two countries’ defense sectors.

The coalition, called 'Rabbis for Block the Bombs, ' launched publicly on 23 August and so far has 92 signatories.