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Significant confusion has gripped Israel’s security and political establishment following unconfirmed discussions between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump regarding potential cessation of American aid by year’s end. Multiple Israeli officials across defence and government structures stated they have received no official clarification on the matter.

President Isaac Herzog expressed surprise at the development, stating the sudden announcement caught him off-guard “like thunder on a clear day.” A senior Israeli source with knowledge of the discussions stated: “We don’t know anything” and suggested American officials themselves may lack clarity on the arrangement at this stage.

Netanyahu has remained silent on the reports, whilst security establishment officials scrambled to determine the authenticity and implications of the alleged agreement. The uncertainty has created significant concern within Israel’s defence and political apparatus.

Sources: Times of Israel, Ynet