Washington’s political map has changed. In the midterm elections, the Democrats have won the majority in both chambers of Congress. For Israel, uncertainty is growing over future military aid from the United States. A change of course is just around the corner. President Donald Trump remains in office, and the American-Israeli partnership does not depend on Congress alone. Yet the new majority can exert greater pressure on Israel regarding aid, weapons deliveries, and political decisions.
On election day itself, Trump announced he would end annual military aid to Israel after the close of this year. Israel no longer needs the money, he said, while arms sales and assistance in times of need would continue. He left open how an early termination could be implemented. The current agreement provides for $3.8 billion annually through September 2028. Trump spoke of around four billion dollars.
In Israel’s biblical history, King Solomon reminds us: “The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD like channels of water; he directs it wherever he wishes.” Political majorities and decisions can change rapidly. For Israel,...
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