Trump said he and Netanyahu agreed to end $4 billion in annual US military aid to Israel by the end of 2026.

The United States provides military support to Israel primarily through foreign military financing grants. A memorandum of understanding governs this financial relationship through 2028.

Legislative attempts to alter this aid face opposition in the US Congress. The House of Representatives voted 314 to 104 in July 2026 to defeat an amendment by Representative Thomas Massie that would have ended military aid to Israel. The House passed the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act in July 2026. Section 219 of the act deepens defense technology cooperation between the two nations.

1. Trump stated that Israel will transition to paying for its own weaponry. He cited the Israeli government's position that it is a successful nation no longer requiring this funding.

2. ​Donald Trump stated that halting the annual grant removes a political talking point used by left-wing critics against the Republican Party. He specifically cited Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for campaigning against US financial aid to Israel. Trump also connected the funding cutoff to his broader objective of balancing the US federal budget.

3. ​Trump stated that ending direct financial assistance will not terminate broader US defense backing for Israel. He confirmed that the United States will continue to assist Israel if needed and described the nation as a reliable ally. He also stated that Israel will remain permitted to buy US military hardware on the commercial market in the same manner as European nations.

4. ​israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously expressed support for ending Israel's reliance on American military grants. In a May 2026 interview with CBS News, Netanyahu stated his goal to draw down American financial support to zero and expand independent domestic arms manufacturing. In a June 2026 letter to US Representative Marlin Stutzman, Netanyahu wrote that the time had arrived for Israel to move from an aid recipient to a partner.

5. ​Matt Brooks, CEO of the Republican Jewish Coalition, expressed support for the policy shift on November 3, 2026. Brooks stated that the bilateral relationship between the United States and Israel remains strong under the Trump administration. He added that the transition will benefit both countries and further strengthen their cooperation.

1. The US Department of State did not confirm the reported agreement to end aid to Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office declined to comment on the statement. Congress appropriates US aid. The President cannot end the funding unilaterally. The current memorandum of understanding with Israel remains in effect until 2028.

2. Gadi Eisenkot, a political rival to Benjamin Netanyahu, criticized the announcement on November 3, 2026. Eisenkot stated that the security establishment and Israeli citizens learning of the policy change through media reports highlights a risk in Netanyahu's conduct.

3. Thomas Warrick, Director of the Future of DHS Project at the Atlantic Council, stated that military aid to Israel will likely not be cut off by the end of 2026. He cited ongoing weapons programs as a reason for the expected continuation of support.

4. Yair Golan, head of the Democrats opposition party, stated that Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the aid issue puts Israel's future at risk.