What did Trump say about Hamas during the Gaza ceasefire talks collapse?

Trump stated that Hamas was not serious about securing a ceasefire or returning hostages, claiming 'they want to die,' and supported Israel's goal of removing Hamas from power.

What is the current humanitarian situation in Gaza?

Gaza faces severe famine and malnutrition. At least nine deaths from hunger were reported on the day of the talks' collapse, with aid access still restricted.

Trump Supports Israel to “Get Rid of” Hamas as Gaza Talks Collapse Amid Starvation

Q: Why did the Gaza ceasefire talks collapse in July 2025?

Negotiations collapsed after both the U.S. and Israeli teams withdrew, citing Hamas's unwillingness to engage constructively. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff accused Hamas of acting in bad faith.

In Doha’s diplomatic deadlock, Trump backs war, not peace, and famine spreads in Gaza.

U.S. President Donald Trump declared on July 25, 2025, that Hamas isn’t serious about securing a ceasefire or returning the hostage, asserting, “they want to die.” As he accepted the collapse of negotiations, Trump aligned with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying Israel must now “finish the job” and remove Hamas from power. ([The Times of Israel])(The Times of Israel)

📌 What Just Happened

❌ Ceasefire Talks Crumble

Weeks of mediation in Doha ended as both the U.S. and Israeli negotiating teams withdrew, citing Hamas’s unwillingness to engage constructively. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff characterized the group’s stance as “selfish” and “in bad faith”(ft.com)

🧨 Trump Signals War, Not Truce

Trump publicly endorsed Israel’s military escalation, urging it to dismantle Hamas entirely. His remarks followed Netanyahu’s own vow to eliminate Hamas’ control, rather than negotiate a power-sharing or ceasefire arrangement. (New York Post)

🌐 Humanitarian Crisis & Global Fallout

Starvation Intensifies: Gazans continue facing famine and malnutrition. At least nine more deaths were reported from hunger that day, while aid remains blocked. (The Times of Israel)
Aid Delivery Still Failing: Despite Israel approving limited airdrops by Jordan and the UAE, experts warn it’s insufficient and dangerous; ramping up aid remains urgent.(The Times)

🔍 SMH Takeaway: Diplomacy Fades, Obliteration Becomes Policy

When Trump said Hamas “didn’t embrace a deal,” he also embraced the conclusion of talks—and endorsed a military path forward authored by Netanyahu. The shift from negotiation to obliteration aligns both leaders, even as Gaza slips toward collapse.

This escalation highlights a brutal truth: when diplomacy fails, war becomes the default, especially when global power backs the strongest actor. Yet the people left starving are the ones paying the real price.

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