According to The Times of Israel on July 25, 2025, President Donald Trump faced questions at a White House press briefing about discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza.
Trump acknowledged speaking with Netanyahu but would not reveal when or what was discussed. He stressed that his communications with the Israeli leader are confidential.
On the topic of hostage negotiations with Hamas, Trump expressed concern over the difficulty of securing the release of the remaining hostages, explaining that Hamas loses leverage as numbers dwindle. He emphasized that substantial progress has been made, with many hostages already freed, yet admitted the remaining few are unlikely to be released under the current circumstances.
That morning, Israel announced plans to allow humanitarian aid airdrops to resume in Gaza, with Jordan and the UAE contributing. The initiative seeks to mitigate severe shortages of essential supplies caused by ongoing conflict. Trump additionally stated that the U.S. has donated $60 billion for aid efforts, a figure that contrasts with official records showing $30 million allocated to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
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