Trump Reportedly Losing Patience with Netanyahu, Pushing for End to Gaza War

According to a report by Israeli news outlet Maariv, U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly losing patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and is actively working to end the war in Gaza, a stance seemingly at odds with the Israeli government's objectives. This development follows Netanyahu's decision to renew humanitarian aid to Gaza amid international pressure and Trump's recent visit to Gulf states.

During his Gulf tour, regional leaders urged an end to the fighting. After Gulf nations reportedly committed hundreds of billions of dollars to the U.S., Trump pledged to assist the "hungry" people in Gaza. Netanyahu's cabinet had renewed aid citing allied concerns over "pictures of mass hunger," though the UN deemed the aid a "drop in the ocean" after a near three-month halt.

Sources familiar with discussions suggest President Trump is "concerned about the plight of the Palestinians" and has grown impatient with Netanyahu, with one insider claiming Trump "never even liked" the Israeli leader. The U.S. reportedly supports Qatari-led mediation. However, Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani stated that talks haven't yielded results and warned that the current military operation "harms any chance of peace."

This apparent shift comes after Trump surprised Israel with talks with Iran and a Houthi ceasefire. His envoy, Steve Witkoff, allegedly accused Israel of prolonging the war. While the White House denied "abandoning" Israel, it confirmed that Trump is pushing for a resolution as Israel reportedly expands operations. Netanyahu also faces domestic pressure, with protests demanding an end to hostilities and Yair Golan of the Israeli Democrats warning Israel risks becoming a "pariah state." Hamas, meanwhile, reportedly faces internal criticism in Gaza, responding violently to dissent.

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