WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced concern over the situation in Gaza, saying he is uncertain about what lies ahead now that Israel has stepped away from negotiations.
In a conversation with the President of the European Commission during a meeting in Scotland, Trump acknowledged that Israel has taken full control of the decision-making process in Gaza. “Israel has withdrawn from the talks. What happens in Gaza next will be entirely up to them,” Trump said, according to Reuters. “Honestly, I don’t know what’s going to happen there.”
The former president also weighed in on the ongoing hostage crisis, claiming Hamas is showing no willingness to release the captives. “We’ve tried to negotiate, but they don’t want to return the hostages,” he remarked. “After the breakdown in talks and the end of the ceasefire, I really don’t know what the outcome will be.”
Trump went on to highlight the humanitarian aid provided by the United States, noting that Washington sent $60 million in assistance to Gaza—yet, he said, not a single word of thanks was received. “We gave a lot—sixty million dollars—and nobody thanked us,” he said. He added that he plans to speak directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding future aid and possible humanitarian support measures.
Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening. Local health authorities have confirmed that five more children have died due to starvation and malnutrition, bringing the total number of such deaths to 133 since the start of the Israeli blockade. Among them, 87 were children, underscoring the severity of the unfolding catastrophe.
In response to mounting international pressure, Israeli authorities have allowed limited humanitarian access, with aid trucks now entering Gaza through the Egyptian border. Relief efforts are underway, but aid groups say the assistance is far from adequate to meet the desperate needs of the population.
The broader situation remains grim. As of the latest reports, 69,821 Palestinians have lost their lives due to ongoing Israeli military operations, while 144,851 others have been injured since the start of the conflict.
Despite calls for restraint, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has maintained a hardline stance, insisting that military operations will continue “until Hamas is completely eliminated.”
With diplomatic efforts at a standstill and civilian suffering mounting, the future of Gaza hangs in the balance—shaped by shifting alliances, hardened positions, and the absence of a political breakthrough.
