US President Donald Trump has publicly stated his desire to end the ongoing war in Gaza, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bring an end to the conflict “as quickly as possible.” The statement comes as a significant shift from Trump’s private conversations with Netanyahu during his recent visit to the Middle East.
According to White House officials, Trump has been frustrated by the war in Gaza and its impact on Palestinian children. He has urged his aides to pressure Netanyahu into wrapping up the operation. However, Netanyahu has refused to comply, instead expanding the military presence and aiming to reoccupy the entire enclave.
Israel plans to implement a massive ground operation if no deal is reached, which would involve flattening most of the buildings in Gaza and displacing its 2 million residents to a single “humanitarian area.” The plan has been met with criticism from aid organizations, who claim it would violate humanitarian norms.
The US and Israeli efforts to deliver humanitarian aid in Gaza have also suffered a setback. The executive director of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has resigned, citing concerns over the organization’s independence and adherence to humanitarian principles.
Trump administration officials deny that the President is applying intense pressure on Netanyahu, but acknowledge growing policy differences between the two parties. With time running out for a deal, the US and Israel are racing against the clock to find a solution to the crisis in Gaza.
Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/05/26/trump-end-gaza-war-netanyahu-pressure