Trump pressures Netanyahu to end Gaza War amid rising civilian toll

10/30/2025 / By Belle Carter

President Trump is pressuring Netanyahu to halt the war in Gaza, warning that prolonged fighting undermines U.S. diplomacy with Iran and Saudi-Israeli normalization efforts. He rejected the “Witkoff framework” (a 60-day ceasefire for partial hostage release) in favor of a permanent resolution.
Despite demanding peace, Trump refused to condition or withhold critical U.S. weapons shipments to Israel—a move critics say weakens his leverage. The U.S. continues supplying arms, enabling what human rights groups call indiscriminate attacks on Palestinian civilians.
Israeli strikes killed 61 Palestinians in one day, including 39 civilians seeking aid, fueling accusations of war crimes and genocide. The UN and Amnesty International condemn the violence as disproportionate, while Hamas denies provoking the escalation.
Trump’s push for peace marks a departure from unconditional U.S. support for Israel’s military actions. His focus ties Gaza’s stability to broader goals: strengthening Iran nuclear talks and advancing the Abraham Accords with Saudi Arabia.
Past ceasefires (like the October U.S.-brokered deal) collapsed quickly, highlighting the need to address root causes (e.g., Palestinian statehood, Israeli settlements). Without conditioning military aid or Hamas compliance, lasting peace remains unlikely—leaving Gaza trapped in violence and geopolitical maneuvering.

In a high-stakes phone call on Monday, Oct. 27, President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bring an immediate and definitive end to the Gaza conflict, warning that prolonged hostilities jeopardize U.S. diplomatic efforts with Iran and Saudi-Israeli normalization.

While Trump insisted the war must conclude “as soon as possible,” he stopped short of threatening to withhold critical U.S. military aid—a move that critics say undermines his demand for peace. Meanwhile, Israel’s latest offensive has killed at least 61 Palestinians in a single day, including 39 civilians seeking aid, intensifying accusations of war crimes and genocide.

Trump’s push for a lasting resolution marks a departure from unconditional U.S. backing of Israel’s military campaign. According to Israeli media, he rejected the proposed “Witkoff framework”—a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for half the Hamas-held hostages—arguing instead for a comprehensive peace deal. The president emphasized that ending the Gaza conflict would strengthen U.S. leverage in nuclear negotiations with Iran and advance the Abraham Accords, which seek to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Yet Trump’s refusal to leverage military aid—despite Israel’s heavy reliance on American weapons—has drawn skepticism. “The U.S. continues supplying advanced arms, enabling what human rights groups describe as indiscriminate attacks on Palestinian civilians,” BrightU.AI‘s Enoch noted.

Humanitarian crisis deepens amid escalation

The humanitarian toll in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels. Recent Israeli strikes killed dozens, including civilians waiting for food aid, sparking global outrage. The United Nations and Amnesty International have condemned the violence as disproportionate, with some legal experts accusing Israel of committing war crimes.

Hamas, meanwhile, denies provoking the latest escalation, claiming Israel violated the ceasefire first. The group warned that continued hostilities could delay the return of remaining Israeli hostages—a critical sticking point in negotiations.

The current war follows decades of failed peace initiatives and short-lived truces. The U.S.-brokered October ceasefire—mediated alongside Egypt, Qatar and Turkey—collapsed within weeks, mirroring past breakdowns in diplomacy. Critics argue that without addressing root causes—such as Palestinian statehood and Israeli settlements—any resolution will remain fragile.

Trump’s approach echoes past U.S. administrations that prioritized regional alliances over Palestinian rights. However, his focus on Iran and Saudi normalization suggests a broader geopolitical calculus, with Gaza’s stability seen as a linchpin for Middle East realignment.

As civilian casualties mount and global condemnation grows, Trump’s pressure on Netanyahu signals a strategic recalibration—but one that may lack the teeth to enforce change. Without conditioning military aid or securing Hamas’ compliance, the path to lasting peace remains uncertain. For now, Gaza’s suffering continues, caught between geopolitical maneuvering and the devastating reality of war.

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