A few weeks ago, US President Donald Trump said confident that an agreement on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was “a matter of days”.

However, his optimism seems to have disappeared. This week, withdrew the US negotiating group from the talks, accusing Hamas of not acting “in good faith”, refers to his reportage Cnn.

US Special Envoy in the Middle East, Steve Whitkov, said they are being examined ‘Alternative options’ for the release of hostages. Instead of calling for a return to talks, Trump urged Israel to intensify his military campaign.

“I think they want to die, and that’s very, very bad. It’s time to end this case“, He said characteristically before his trip to Scotland.

If it is a real collapse of the negotiations or a strategy of pressure on Hamas, it remains unclear. However, his statement, as interpreted by US media, is indication that the US will not exert pressure on Israel for declining, Despite the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Trump avoided referring to his recent talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, simply describing them as “somewhat disappointing“

“They should fight and clean the area. To get rid of them“, Said Trump, referring to Hamas.

Egypt – Qatar

Basic interlocutors, Egypt and Qatar, described US departure as ‘Ordinary interruption»In the context of complex negotiations. An Israeli official said the talks “have not collapsed at all”.

However, US withdrawal has caused a disruption to Doha, the capital of Qatar, where talks are held. A participant described them as a “earthquake” with “aftershocks” in progress.

The situation in Gaza is now characterized by UN officials as a “disaster”, with children starving, families looking for food in the sand and basic foods to be non -existent.

During a visit to Tunisia, President Keis Said presented to Trump’s consultant photos of children suffering from starvation. “This is a crime against humanity,” he said.

Trump, however, argued that the responsibility for the humanitarian crisis belongs to Hamas, while stressing that the US has already given $ 60 million to help: “We didn’t get any recognition. We gave a lot. The point is to get there the help, because it is often stolen, “he said.

The attitude of European countries

Meanwhile, US allies harden their attitude towards Israel. The British Prime Minister Star star He described the Israeli military campaign “disproportionate and unjustified”.

The President of France, Emmanuel Macronhe announced that his country would recognize the Palestinian state at the UN in September, a move that has been enraged by Israel.

Trump downgraded the importance of this decision, stating: “He has no weight. He’s a good guy, I like him, but this statement says nothing. “