Trump Claims US Prevented Gaza War Escalation, Blames Hamas for Aid Diversion

Former U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that the United States prevented an escalation of the conflict in Gaza, stating that "very little is happening there now" and that the U.S. has "helped bring peace." He described the current situation in Gaza as "very good relations" and called the U.S. efforts "a great job."

Trump made these remarks in response to a reporter's question about accusations that the U.S. is contributing to genocide in Gaza. He also reiterated claims that Hamas is appropriating and reselling humanitarian aid intended for Gaza's residents.

Earlier, Trump had criticized Israel's withdrawal from Gaza as a "terrible deal," comparing it to one of the worst real estate deals in history, while simultaneously discussing U.S. efforts to resolve the regional conflict.

Separately, the article mentions that Israel might reconsider a controversial strategy of using local armed groups to counter adversaries, a tactic that observer Ran Adalist believes resembles past unsuccessful attempts by the country in recent decades in Gaza and Syria.