US Ending 10-Year $3.8 Billion Annual Security Assistance Accord With Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Washington is ending a 10-year security assistance accord that provided Israel $3.8 billion annually.

Trump stated that Israel no longer needs the financial support for weapon purchases, noting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed with the cut.

The announcement drew strong criticism from Israeli opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot, who stated the defense establishment learned of the shift through media.