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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2026 · 14 MIN

Why a Leading Pro-Israel Congressman Wants to End Foreign Aid to Israel

from The Pulse of Israel · host Avi Abelow

Should the United States end foreign aid to Israel?In this powerful Pulse of Israel interview, Congressman Stutzman explains why he has introduced a groundbreaking resolution in Congress to phase out U.S. foreign aid to Israel and replace it with a new model based on trade, strategic partnership, joint development projects, and mutual national interests.For decades, the U.S.-Israel relationship has been framed around aid packages. Congressman Stutzman argues that it is time to move beyond the outdated donor-recipient model and strengthen the alliance as a true partnership between two sovereign nations. Instead of foreign aid, he proposes expanding economic cooperation, technological innovation, defense collaboration, and bilateral investment that benefits both Americans and Israelis.This interview is especially significant because the idea did not emerge overnight. More than a year ago, Avi Abelow as part of our Yes! Israel project, together with Israeli Knesset Member Amit Halevi, began presenting the "Aid to Trade" concept in meetings with members of Congress and U.S. Senators in Washington DC. The goal was simple: strengthen the U.S.-Israel strategic alliance while removing the stigma that Israel is dependent on American handouts.Congressman Stutzman has also participated in Yes! Israel Project missions to Israel, where he witnessed firsthand the security challenges facing the Jewish state and the importance of a strong U.S.-Israel partnership based on shared values and common interests.Topics discussed include:• Ending U.S. foreign aid to Israel• The future of the U.S.-Israel alliance• Aid-to-trade proposals• Strategic cooperation between America and Israel• Defense and technology partnerships• Congressional support for Israel• Israel's economic and military strength• Middle East security challenges• Conservative foreign policy perspectivesWhat do you think? Should the U.S.-Israel relationship move from foreign aid to strategic partnership and trade?Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

Should the United States end foreign aid to Israel?In this powerful Pulse of Israel interview, Congressman Stutzman explains why he has introduced a groundbreaking resolution in Congress to phase out U.S. foreign aid to Israel and replace it with a new model based on trade, strategic partnership, joint development projects, and mutual national interests.For decades, the U.S.-Israel relationship has been framed around aid packages. Congressman Stutzman argues that it is time to move beyond the outdated donor-recipient model and strengthen the alliance as a true partnership between two sovereign nations. Instead of foreign aid, he proposes expanding economic cooperation, technological innovation, defense collaboration, and bilateral investment that benefits both Americans and Israelis.This interview is especially significant because the idea did not emerge overnight. More than a year ago, Avi Abelow as part of our Yes! Israel project, together with Israeli Knesset Member Amit Halevi, began presenting the "Aid to Trade" concept in meetings with members of Congress and U.S. Senators in Washington DC. The goal was simple: strengthen the U.S.-Israel strategic alliance while removing the stigma that Israel is dependent on American handouts.Congressman Stutzman has also participated in Yes! Israel Project missions to Israel, where he witnessed firsthand the security challenges facing the Jewish state and the importance of a strong U.S.-Israel partnership based on shared values and common interests.Topics discussed include:• Ending U.S. foreign aid to Israel• The future of the U.S.-Israel alliance• Aid-to-trade proposals• Strategic cooperation between America and Israel• Defense and technology partnerships• Congressional support for Israel• Israel's economic and military strength• Middle East security challenges• Conservative foreign policy perspectivesWhat do you think? Should the U.S.-Israel relationship move from foreign aid to strategic partnership and trade?Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

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