Trump is ending military aid to Israel – what difference will it make?
Experts tell Maira Butt that a series of factors, including the Israeli need to project an image of strength, have contributed to the announcement. But it does not mean that the tight military and economic relationship between the countries will end
Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States would end military aid to Israel prompted responses from Israeli leaders, according to reports published Nov. 5 to Nov. 7. CyprusNews.eu reported that President Isaac Herzog was shocked, while Xinhua reported that Netanyahu responded. Moneycontrol said Netanyahu’s office described the aid cutoff as evidence of a strong partnership. NBC News referred to a $4 billion aid halt, while Hindustan Times described Trump as suggesting cuts to billions in annual aid; the reports do not say when or how a cutoff would take effect.
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