President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States will stop providing approximately $4 billion in annual aid to Israel by the end of the year.

Speaking on Fox News' "Fox & Friends," Trump said he and Netanyahu reached the deal months ago. "Now, as far as paying Israel, Bibi Netanyahu and I have made a deal that we give Israel $4 billion a year, and we made a deal months ago that we're stopping," Trump stated. "We've already agreed that by the end of this year we won't be paying Israel. Now we'll help Israel if they need it."

Trump emphasized that Israel is a thriving country that does not require the assistance. "They don't need it," he said. "Israel is our number one. We give them more than anybody else, and they no longer need it." He noted that Netanyahu had raised the idea, describing Israel as economically successful and capable of purchasing U.S. weapons as needed. Trump added that the cutoff applies broadly to the roughly $4 billion in combined aid and equipment, whether viewed as cash, hardware or barter.

The announcement came on the morning of midterm elections. Trump linked the move to countering criticism from Democrats. He specifically referenced Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling the aid a "bad talking point" that allows the left to portray U.S. support as unfair. "The left uses the $4-billion payment that everybody knows about as a signal of unfairness, and we can't allow that to happen," Trump said.

The current U.S.-Israel memorandum of understanding provides about $3.8 billion annually in military aid through 2028. Trump's comments suggest an early termination of the arrangement, though details on implementation remain unclear. Netanyahu has previously expressed interest in phasing out reliance on U.S. military aid over time.

Trump clarified that the United States would continue to support Israel in times of need and maintain strong alliance ties. Israel would remain free to buy American weapons. The decision aligns with efforts to reduce unnecessary foreign spending while preserving strategic partnerships.

Israeli officials have not issued an immediate response. The move comes amid ongoing conversations about the future of U.S. assistance to Israel beyond the current memorandum's expiration.