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Trump says U.S. cutting $3.8 billion annual security assistance to Israel
What we know so far: 3 reports from 3 outlets, first at 3 Nov, 19:26 IST, latest at 4 Nov, 00:40 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.
- Tuesday 3 November
- NDTVTrump Says US Will Stop $4 Billion Annual Aid To Israel From Year End
Trump said Israel no longer needs it and that some Democrats and left-wing politicians were using this US funding to Israel as a talking point to criticise Republicans.
- NDTV ProfitOil Market Cracks On Trump Vowing To Cut $4-Billion Israel Aid By 2026-End; Brent At $102
Brent crude fell 2.53% to $102.12 per barrel after US President Donald Trump announced Washington will end its $4-billion annual military aid to Israel by the end of 2026.
- Wednesday 4 November
- The HinduTrump says U.S. cutting $3.8 billion annual security assistance to Israel
Donald Trump said Israel was “fine” with him ending the assistance, which began in 2019 and was signed under his predecessor, Barack Obama, three years earlier