Trump says Israel must decide next steps in Gaza after failed ceasefire talks

Trump noted he did not know what would happen after the failure of the ceasefire deal and hostage negotiations with Hamas. He made these remarks during a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

"They don't want to give them back, and so Israel is going to have to make a decision. I know what I'd do, but I don't think it's appropriate that I say it. But Israel is going to have to make a decision," he told reporters.

At the same time, Trump claimed, without providing evidence, that Hamas members are stealing food supplies entering Gaza.

Dozens of people in Gaza have died from malnutrition in recent weeks, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Officials said six more deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 133, including 87 children.

US to provide more aid

In addition, Trump announced that the United States would send more humanitarian aid to Gaza. He expressed hope that other countries would also participate. The President said he would discuss this issue with von der Leyen.

"We're giving a lot of money, a lot of food, a lot of everything. If we weren't there, I think people would have starved, frankly. They would have starved, and it's not like they're eating well," Trump said.

He also mentioned that the United States has not received recognition for the food aid it previously sent to Gaza.

"No other country gave anything. It makes you feel a little bad when you do that, and you know, you have other countries not giving anything... Nobody gave but us. And nobody said, Gee, thank you very much. And it would be nice to have at least a thank you," Trump added.

The US President said he had discussed various issues with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, including Iran. He also mentioned that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer would discuss Israel on Monday during a meeting at Trump's golf club in Turnberry, Scotland.

Breakdown of negotiations

Reuters recalled that on Friday, Trump and Netanyahu appeared to walk away from talks with Hamas on a Gaza ceasefire, saying the Palestinian group had no interest in a deal.

Netanyahu said Israel was now considering "alternative" options to achieve its goals of returning hostages from Gaza and ending Hamas’ control of the enclave.

Trump, for his part, said he believed Hamas leaders would now be "hunted down."

"Hamas really didn't want to make a deal. I think they want to die. And it's very bad. And it got to a point where you're going to have to finish the job," he told reporters.

Israel to pause fighting in Gaza

Meanwhile, Israel's military officially announced daily pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow humanitarian aid corridors.

Combat will stop from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM local time, but only in certain areas.

Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen also said his country had decided to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza to avoid European Union sanctions.