Trump’s Call for Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
Donald Trump urged Israel to permit the entry of “every ounce of food” into Gaza, acknowledging the severe starvation occurring in the area for the first time.
Contradicting Netanyahu
During his visit to the UK, Trump contradicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had claimed it was a “bold-faced lie” to suggest that Israel was inflicting hunger on Gaza’s population.
Pressure Over Humanitarian Crisis
Amid growing pressure for intervention in the humanitarian crisis, the death toll of Palestinians from hunger has risen, with organizations like the UN blaming Israel’s blockade of essential aid.
Comments on Ukraine and Internal Politics
In discussions with UK leader Keir Starmer, including a lengthy press conference, Trump expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, threatening sanctions on Russia’s trading partners within the next 10-12 days without a ceasefire.
Criticism of Hamas
Trump also criticized Hamas for retaining hostages and described the group as challenging to negotiate with. He indicated he had suggested a change in strategy to the Israeli government.
Starmer’s Concerns
During their meetings, Starmer pushed Trump for more action on Gaza, while Trump stated that Israel holds “a lot of responsibility” for the prevailing crisis, which Netanyahu had previously denied.
Public Protest Against Trump’s Visit
Protests erupted near Trump’s golf course in Scotland, with demonstrators voicing their opposition to his visit and highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Many cited the spending on the visit as unjustified amidst local service cuts.
