Trump expects Gaza war to end by mid-September

Washington is sending “a lot” of humanitarian assistance to Gaza, President Trump said.

By World Israel News Staff

President Donald Trump hinted Monday that Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza is approaching its final stages, predicting that the conflict will end by mid-September.

“The war is coming to an end,” Trump said during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the Oval Office.

“Within the next two to three weeks, you’re going to have pretty good, conclusive — a conclusive ending” to the war, the president added.

Trump stressed that while the conflict “does have to end,” the public should not “forget October 7th,” referencing the Hamas-led massacres that saw some 1,200 people in Israel killed and an additional 250 kidnapped to the Strip.

When asked by reporters how many Israeli hostages remain alive in Gaza, Trump replied, “I hope 20,” while adding that “there are rumors that some have died.”

The president also touched on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, noting that the U.S. has been heavily involved in aid efforts.

“We dropped a lot of food and money” in the enclave, he said, stressing that Washington is sending “a lot” of assistance to civilians.

Trump confirmed that negotiations are underway to reach both a ceasefire and a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

“There has been … a very serious diplomatic push” in recent weeks, he told reporters.

But Trump appeared to walk back his optimism about the potential of Israel and Hamas reaching a diplomatic solution. “It’s a hard thing to say because they’ve been fighting for thousands of years.”

Trump stressed that he is pressuring Israel and Hamas to end the fighting after nearly two years of conflict.

“At some point, it’s going to get settled, and I’m saying you better get it settled soon,” he added. “You have to get it settled soon.”