When asked whether he supports reported Israeli plans to occupy the entire Gaza Strip, U.S. President Donald Trump responded, “That’s pretty much going to be up to Israel.”
Trump emphasized that his immediate concern is addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza. “My focus is on feeding the Gazans, who are obviously not doing too well with the food,” he said.
He added that Israel would assist with both the distribution of aid and financial support. “Israel is going to help us with that in terms of distribution and also money,” Trump noted.
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Pressed on whether he supports Israel’s reported plans to occupy the entire Gaza Strip, U.S. President Donald Trump said, “That’s pretty much going to be up to Israel.”
Trump emphasized that his administration’s priority is addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “My focus is on feeding the Gazans, who are obviously not doing too well with the food,” he said, adding that “Israel is going to help us with that in terms of distribution and also money.”
Israel has reportedly funneled millions of dollars into the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, though it has yet to publicly confirm doing so. Such funding could prove politically sensitive, particularly among Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing base.
Trump previously announced, eight days ago, that the U.S. would establish new food centers in Gaza. Since then, the White House has said it will unveil a comprehensive aid distribution plan, but no formal rollout has occurred yet.
“Arab states are also going to help us with that in terms of money and possibly distribution,” Trump told reporters, signaling a broader regional effort behind the humanitarian response.
UN: Reports of Israeli plans to take full control of Gaza are ‘deeply alarming’
The United Nations has described reports about a potential Israeli decision to expand military operations and take control of the entire Gaza Strip as “deeply alarming,” if confirmed.
Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Gaza and the hostages, UN Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenca warned that such a move “would risk catastrophic consequences … and could further endanger the lives of the remaining hostages in Gaza.”
He emphasized that “international law is clear in this regard: Gaza is and must remain an integral part of the future Palestinian state.”
