The End of an Era

Uncle Sam is ending $3.8B in annual military funding to Israel.

As Americans carefully inked ovals Tuesday, President Trump announced he’d made a deal with PM Netanyahu “months ago” to end aid after this year. Currently, Congress-approved funding runs through 2028. #47 also said Washington would still sell U.S.-made weapons to the Middle Eastern ally but won’t foot the bill.

Trump said “they no longer need” financial support and the move will eliminate a “bad talking point” Democrats have leveraged against Republicans.

Netanyahu has publicly supported a ten-year sunsetting of funds, but Tuesday’s move reportedly surprised Israel’s Defense Ministry and marks a major shift in U.S.-Israel relations. Since WWII, Israel has received more cumulative American aid than any other country (visualize the totals here), but this summer, nearly half of voters felt the U.S. was “too supportive” of Israel.

Verse to consider whether a relationship in your life is beginning, ending, or entering a new era… “Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another.… Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
Romans 12:10-18 (CSB) (read full passage)