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1TV+31TV+3Imedi+2US President Donald Trump stated on the Fox News program "Fox & Friends" that he had reached an agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to which Washington will no longer pay the $4 billion allocated annually to Israel starting at the end of the current year. Trump explained that Israel no longer needs this funding, although the US is ready to provide it with assistance if necessary. 1TV+4
Radio Liberty and imedinews note that it is unclear specifically which funding the president is referring to, because the 10-year memorandum of understanding signed in 2018, which provides for $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel, does not expire until 2028. According to imedinews, Trump did not specify how the funding would be stopped at the end of the year. Radio Liberty also reports that neither the White House nor Netanyahu's office have responded to requests for comment. Imedi+2
According to Trump, some "Democrats" and left-wing politicians were using the funding issue as an argument to criticize "Republicans." According to rustavi2, the president noted that Israel is the US's main partner and they give them the most, but this aid has become a subject of political debate. According to imedinews, Trump also stated that he will continue to sell weapons to Israel. Imedi+3