Trump Slams EU Over Gaza Aid, Pushes Israel for Hamas Hostage Decision

President Donald Trump didn’t hold back during a recent meeting in Scotland with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, sharply criticizing the European Union for what he sees as a complete lack of support for Gaza. While the U.S. has poured in millions—$60 million just two weeks ago for food aid, according to Trump—Europe, he claims, hasn’t chipped in a dime. And to top it off, not even a simple ‘thank you’ has come America’s way. Frustrating? You bet.

But Trump’s comments didn’t stop at aid. He turned the spotlight on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, urging Israel to ‘make a decision’ as Hamas continues to hold hostages—many of whom, tragically, are no longer alive. Trump emphasized the heartbreak of families desperate for closure, noting that parents want the bodies of their loved ones returned just as much as they’d want them alive. It’s a gut-wrenching reality that underscores the urgency of a deal to end this war.

Trump pointed out Hamas’s apparent reluctance to negotiate, suggesting they fear losing their leverage if they release the remaining hostages. Meanwhile, Israel has ramped up efforts to deliver humanitarian aid, with the IDF conducting 28 airdrops in a single day and transferring around 250 trucks of supplies into Gaza this week. An IDF spokesperson made it clear: this aid is for civilians, not Hamas. Yet, hunger persists in the region, despite claims that reports of starvation have been exaggerated by Hamas propaganda.

This situation remains a complex mess of politics, humanitarian need, and stalled negotiations. The question lingers—will a resolution come before more lives are lost?