U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the need for stronger military action against Hamas in Gaza.
While Trump did not clearly support Israel’s plan to take full control of Gaza City, he indicated that more pressure on Hamas is necessary to resolve the ongoing hostage crisis.
According to Axios, Trump spoke briefly about the situation, stating that Hamas is unlikely to release hostages under current conditions.
He acknowledged that rescuing the captives would be extremely difficult but emphasized that both the U.S. and Israel understand the challenges ahead.
The exchange follows a recent phone call between Netanyahu and Trump, in which the Israeli leader outlined plans to capture the remaining Hamas-controlled areas in Gaza.
Trump described the call as positive and confirmed that he trusts Israel to make the right decisions about its next steps.
Trump also said that Hamas cannot remain in Gaza, implying that a significant shift in control is needed to bring stability to the region.
However, he left the specifics of Israel’s military strategy open, suggesting that the U.S. would continue to support Israel while allowing it to decide how to proceed.
This development comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing conflict in Gaza, where Israel has been targeting Hamas militants.
The situation remains volatile, with international concern growing over the humanitarian impact on civilians.
Trump’s comments reflect a stance aligned with Israel’s hardline approach, emphasizing the urgency of addressing Hamas’s presence and influence in Gaza.