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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that President Trump wants to halt military benefits to Israel ‘as soon as possible’, according to reporting from Times of Israel. Rubio indicated that the Trump administration is working on how to renegotiate the military memorandum of understanding between the two countries, which is currently set to expire in 2028.

Rubio’s comments suggest a significant shift in US-Israel military relations under the new Trump administration. The secretary of state claimed Israel is ‘rich enough to buy own weapons’, framing the potential aid reduction as a financial rather than strategic matter.

This statement represents a major development in bilateral relations, as US military aid to Israel has been a cornerstone of the strategic partnership for decades. The timing and explicit nature of Rubio’s remarks indicate this is an active policy position rather than speculation.

Sources: www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post