Donald Trump asserted that Israel’s prime minister has agreed to terminate a $4 billion U.S. aid package two years earlier than the original 2028 deadline.
Key points
- Trump claims Netanyahu consented to end $4 billion in U.S. aid by 2026.
- The existing aid agreement is officially set to run through 2028.
- Israeli defense officials said they were surprised by the announcement.
- No independent verification of the alleged early‑termination deal has been released.
At a press conference in Palm Beach on Dec. 29, 2025, former President Donald Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to end a $4 billion U.S. aid program to Israel by the close of 2026, cutting short a deal that officially runs through 2028.
Israeli defense sources, quoted by the Jerusalem Post, expressed surprise at the claim, noting that no public details have emerged on how the two governments would unwind an arrangement that is contractually set to continue for two more years.
Trump’s announcement at Mar‑a‑Lago
The aid package, which has been a cornerstone of U.S.–Israel security cooperation, was originally scheduled to conclude in 2028, according to publicly available defense budget documents.
Trump’s statement raises questions about the mechanics of an early termination, including whether any repayment or re‑allocation of funds would be required, but no further specifics were provided at the briefing.
Israeli defense officials react
Both the White House and the Israeli Ministry of Defense have not issued formal comments confirming the alleged agreement, leaving the claim unverified beyond Trump’s remarks and the reaction of unnamed defense officials.
Reader questions
How much U.S. aid does the claim refer to?
The claim references a $4 billion aid package that has been part of the U.S.–Israel security assistance framework.
When is the current aid agreement scheduled to end?
According to publicly available information, the aid arrangement is set to run until 2028.
Have either the U.S. or Israeli governments confirmed the early termination?
As of the press conference, neither government has issued an official statement confirming the early‑termination claim.
Source: jpost.com
