Donald Trump’s announcement that he would halt billions in U.S. aid to Israel has sparked strong reactions. For decades, American taxpayers have funded the Israeli military with billions of dollars. Now, Israeli authorities are reportedly caught off guard, while the opposition is demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s resignation.
The President of the United States Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that annual military aid to Israel will end at the turn of the year. This amounts to approximately $3.8 billion per year—equivalent to tens of billions of Swedish kronor—which is funded through the U.S. federal budget.
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