Trump announces $4 billion cut to U.S. aid for Israel amid Gaza flood relief efforts
President Donald Trump says the United States will cut $4 billion in military aid to Israel, ending the current aid program before its 2028 expiration. The announcement follows heavy rains that killed at least five people and destroyed tens of thousands of tents in Gaza, prompting the Israeli military to permit more than 8,200 trucks carrying winter supplies, including 91,000 tents, to enter the enclave. The move comes as the Trump‑appointed Board of Peace calls Israel’s response insufficient and urges full authorization of additional humanitarian aid.
Key facts
- The aid package includes $3.3 billion in foreign military financing and $500 million for missile defence.
- Israel has received over $300 billion in U.S. economic and military aid since its founding.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel wants U.S. military financing reduced to zero.
- The Israeli foreign ministry blamed Hamas for not taking responsibility after the rains.
- The Board of Peace called on Hamas to honor commitments under the October 2025 U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
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Why it matters
The aid cut reshapes U.S. military financing for Israel while humanitarian needs in Gaza intensify.
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First published from The Jerusalem Post, Middle East Eye, The Independent, Bangkok Post and Dawn