Washington's stoppage of aid threatens Israel's arming and deepens the ammunition crisis Hebrew media have warned of the impact of Trump's decision to end security aid to Israel on the defense budget and the financing of arms deals in light of the depletion of the army's ammunition and equipment. The Israel Broadcasting Corporation: The cessation of aid will cost the Treasury approximately NIS 12 billion per year Channel 12: Confusion in the security and financial institutions and concerns about the financing of combatants and weapons transactions. Maariv Newspaper: The cessation of American funding will affect the IDF's ability to replace ammunition and equipment consumed during the war.