President Donald Trump criticized the European Union (EU) for its lack of aid to Gaza, accusing them of not offering support despite Israel’s efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to the region. During a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland, Trump stated that the U.S. has contributed millions in aid, while the EU has not participated. He emphasized the need for Israel to take decisive action regarding the remaining hostages held by Hamas, calling for a resolution to the crisis. Trump expressed frustration that the EU did not acknowledge the U.S. aid efforts and called for appreciation for the support provided.
Trump pointed out that a deal between Israel and Hamas is necessary to end the war, though many of the hostages are believed to be dead. He also suggested that Hamas is unwilling to release the hostages due to fears of losing leverage against Israel. Meanwhile, the Israeli military is carrying out airdrops to deliver aid to civilians in Gaza as part of its humanitarian efforts, according to reports.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that they continue to support the flow of aid to the people of Gaza, though they claim that the reports of starvation were part of a false campaign by Hamas. The situation has become more critical after the United Nations and the IDF struggled to reach an agreement on aid distribution, leading to a worsening hunger crisis. The meeting with EU officials was held in Scotland, where Trump also expressed concern about the fate of the remaining hostages and the need for a timely resolution to the conflict.