Israel Wants $4B a Year, But Make It 20 Years, Trump-Style
In a plot twist straight from a geopolitical sitcom, Israel is angling to double its usual $4 billion-a-year military aid deal with the U.S.—stretching the handshake into a mega 20-year security MOU, conveniently covering Israel's 100-year independence party in 2048. Negotiations kicked off in the post-Gaza-war limelight, adding 'America First' buzzwords to entice Trump’s lingering MAGA vibe, despite his administration's recent foreign aid slash card tricks. Israel also pitched fun upgrades like investing some dough in joint tech projects, including AI and the ultra-serious Golden Dome missile defense system, hoping Uncle Sam loves tech collabs more than just cash direct deposits. Trump’s own words echo, 'We give Israel billions...that’s pretty good,' as congressional grumbles and MAGA angst stir the cocktail of diplomatic drama.
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Source: Axios | Published: 11/13/2025 | Author: Barak Ravid