Trump Calls for Gaza Hostage Deal, Warns Netanyahu Trial Threatens Israel's Security Talks
Ahmed Emam
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on all parties involved to 'finalize the deal on Gaza and immediately secure the return of Israeli hostages,' warning that the current situation 'cannot tolerate delay or hesitation.'
In remarks that have sparked political controversy, Trump suggested the United States could suspend military aid to Israel if the ongoing trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not halted. Trump described Netanyahu as facing a 'terrible situation' that hampers his ability to manage sensitive security issues.
'Netanyahu is negotiating a deal with the movement in Gaza to bring back the hostages, and in the midst of these delicate talks, how can he be forced to sit in court all day?' Trump said. 'It's unacceptable.'
He argued that the trial is 'paralyzing Netanyahu's ability to negotiate with Iran and with Hamas in Gaza,' and called for Israeli leadership to be given the chance to focus fully on national security and hostage recovery.
According to Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, a senior political source said that Trump is pressing vigorously for an end to the ongoing war in Gaza as soon as possible. The source revealed that Washington is considering shortening the proposed timeline of U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff's plan for Gaza in order to accelerate efforts toward a ceasefire and a political settlement.
Trump's statements come amid intensified international and regional diplomatic activity. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari confirmed that Doha, in coordination with international mediators, is holding intensive talks with both Israel and Hamas to build on the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel and push for a comprehensive truce in Gaza.
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