[dlubarov]

Trump is resisting the idea [1], though it's too early to say how it will ultimately go. It's a confusing time, particularly those who were fighting for an end to the aid, but couldn’t fathom supporting something that Netanyahu wants.

What not everyone understands is that US aid comes with strings attached. Israel developed multiple fighter jets in the past, for example, but canceled them mainly due to US pressure.

[1] https://jewishinsider.com/2026/01/trump-netanyahu-u-s-milita...

[adastra22]

Also the US aid is just credits for the purchase of US military hardware that can’t be resold. Yes it is subsidizing the Israeli military and some people don’t like that. But it is also propping up the US defense industry while keeping Israel “bought into” the NATO military tech standards, which has strategic benefit.