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05 November 2026•Update: 05 November 2026
Israel's orders for billions of dollars in US-made military equipment could complicate President Donald Trump's plans to phase out Washington's military assistance to its ally, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing a State Department document submitted to Congress.
Israel would need approximately $10 billion in additional funding beyond 2028 to cover military orders outstanding as of April 1, raising questions about who would bear the costs if US assistance were discontinued, according to the report.
The disclosure came after Trump said Tuesday that he planned to end aid to Israel, potentially marking a shift in decades of American military support.
Washington has already pledged nearly $7 billion annually in military assistance over the next two years, while an existing 10-year agreement signed under former President Barack Obama provides $3.3 billion a year through 2028.
The outstanding orders could be financed through US military aid, Israeli government funds or a combination of both, the newspaper reported.
US Rep. Joaquin Castro, who sought clarification from the State Department, told the Journal that the additional $10 billion raised questions about who would ultimately pay for the equipment, even if the current aid agreement runs its full course.
The US provided Israel with approximately $174 billion in military assistance and funding between its establishment in 1948 and May 2025, according to Congressional Research Service figures cited by the newspaper.
