Addressing the announcement, Oren said: “This is happening about two years before the memorandum of understanding between us and Obama expires, so Trump has moved up the timetable. He said it was based on Prime Minister Netanyahu’s recommendation,” The Jerusalem Post reported.
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According to Oren, the decision is also connected to the American political climate.
“This is part of the election campaign. After all, military aid to Israel has become a central issue, at least in Democratic campaigns,” he said.
Referring to Trump’s intention to end military assistance ahead of schedule, Oren added: “Trump threw something out there, whether a trial balloon or a bombshell. Nevertheless, I have been saying for a long time that we need to prepare for the possibility of such an end to aid.”
