William D. Hartung
When Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Mar-a-Lago on December 29 for a meeting with President Donald Trump, he likely discussed the possibility of a 20-year military aid pledge from the United States. This would potentially take effect when the commitment, known as the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), expires in 2028. President Donald Trump should not forego the leverage needed to bring Israel in line with US foreign policy.
The public and Congress should vigorously press the administration to say no to an extended MOU. Given its conduct of the past two years, Israel should not be receiving any military aid from the United States, much less a 20-year pledge. A new, long-term military aid agreement would basically be an endorsement of Israel’s criminal conduct in Gaza and its ongoing aggression in the West Bank and the wider region.
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