Israel aims to quickly finalize a reduction in U.S. military aid under a framework that would see aid halved and phased out within five years — rather than 10 — in an effort to reach an agreement before the new U.S. Congress takes office in January, Ynet News reported.
U.S. President Donald Trump shocked Israeli officials last week when he said U.S. military aid would be cut off at the end of 2026. The announcement came in an apparent attempt to shore up support for struggling Republican candidates ahead of the midterms.
Trump’s party nevertheless suffered a devastating loss. In an interview published on Monday by CBS program "60 Minutes," Trump said voters “didn't like the war. They didn't like the fact that gasoline went up. ... And there's a great dislike, incredibly, for Israel.”
U.S. Vice President JD Vance also blamed Republican Party losses in the midterm elections on the Iran war, adding that voters want the United States to “change our relationship with Israel.”
Following Trump's announcement, U.S. and Israeli officials are working to finalize a new security memorandum of understanding (MOU) before the current Congress leaves office, although the incoming Congress could still delay or obstruct military assistance in the coming years.
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