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Congress Pushes $3.8B Aid Swap for Israeli-Funded Arms

6/4/2026

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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced on X that the proposed memorandum would replace the $3.8 billion U.S. aid to Israel with Israeli-funded weapons purchases.
Rep. Marlin Stutzman introduced a resolution urging the Donald Trump administration to negotiate the memorandum.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a letter, saying Israel wants to move from aid recipient to partner.
Rep. Mike Rogers said the measure aims to add transparency to existing initiatives.

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U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced on X that the proposed memorandum would replace the $3.8 billion U.S. aid to Israel with Israeli-funded weapons purchases.
Rep. Marlin Stutzman introduced a resolution urging the Donald Trump administration to negotiate the memorandum.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a letter, saying Israel wants to move from aid recipient to partner.
Rep. Mike Rogers said the measure aims to add transparency to existing initiatives.