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President Trump says the United States will end about $3.8 billion in annual military aid to Israel while continuing arms sales. Reports differ on whether Israel agreed to the change and whether it was planned months ago or accelerated.
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The change could affect U.S. defense commitments and Israel’s ability to plan and pay for military equipment; outstanding orders may complicate a rapid cutoff, according to The Wall Street Journal. Regional partners may also watch what the decision signals about U.S. security commitments, according to The Jerusalem Post.