Trump says US will end $4B Israel aid by end of 2026
President Trump stated that he reached a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the United States to end payments to Israel at the close of 2026. Trump said the United States currently provides Israel with $4 billion per year and added: "They are fine with it." Reported by The Kobeissi Letter.
Key details
- Payment level: $4 billion per year according to Trump.
- Timeline: discontinuation at the end of 2026.
- Counterparty: described as a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Quote: "They are fine with it."
Market reaction
- US oil prices reversed: intraday gains erased and turned negative on the news.
Context and potential implications
- US-Israel aid framework: current assistance commonly cited near $3.8–4.0 billion annually under prior arrangements.
- Market sentiment: energy price reversal indicates a risk-off move, which can pressure broader risk assets.
- Policy uncertainty: changes to foreign aid can affect defense-related flows and regional risk assessments, which can influence cross-asset volatility including commodities and crypto.
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