US seeks to end $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel

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Trump aid announcement draws responses in Israel

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.