Washington's strategic turn; A 50% reduction in military aid to Israel.
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The United States plans to halve direct military aid to Israel as part of a new agreement that will be phased out over five years, starting in 2028.
The proposed agreement would reduce the military budget from $33 billion over 10 years to $16.5 billion over five years, while increasing funding for joint missile defense projects.
The two countries aim to finalize the agreement by December 2026, before Republicans lose control of Congress in January.
Israeli officials fear that the upcoming Congress could block further aid, especially if Netanyahu remains prime minister.