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Congress Considers Ending Israel Aid, Tech Partnership

8/6/2026

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Congress is considering ending billions-dollar aid to Israel and forming a technology partnership in the 2026 policy.
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu back the shift toward deeper defense cooperation.
The House and Senate have added the partnership proposal to the defense policy.
Supporters say the plan lets the U.S. use Israel’s innovations, while critics warn it could blur line between support and embedding Israel’s military in Pentagon.

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Congress is considering ending billions-dollar aid to Israel and forming a technology partnership in the 2026 policy.
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu back the shift toward deeper defense cooperation.
The House and Senate have added the partnership proposal to the defense policy.
Supporters say the plan lets the U.S. use Israel’s innovations, while critics warn it could blur line between support and embedding Israel’s military in Pentagon.