WASHINGTON D C: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has strongly criticized Hamas, claiming the group is not interested in a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict but is instead driven by a death wish Speaking during a campaign rally in Florida on Thursday, Trump said, Hamas doesn’t want peace they want to die. It’s too bad. Hamas is a disaster.
Trump’s remarks come as the international community, including the United States, Britain, France, and other European powers, intensifies diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the bloody war that has raged between Israel and Hamas for months.
Despite several proposals for a ceasefire, Hamas has been reluctant to fully commit, citing conditions that include the lifting of the blockade on Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.
The ongoing crisis was reignited in late 2023 when Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, killing civilians and taking hostages.
Israel responded with heavy airstrikes and a ground offensive aimed at dismantling Hamas’ military infrastructure. Thousands have died on both sides, and much of Gaza lies in ruins, with humanitarian conditions rapidly deteriorating.
The war’s roots are deep, stemming from decades-long territorial disputes, religious tensions, and the failure of successive peace negotiations.
Hamas, which controls Gaza, does not recognize the state of Israel and is classified as a terrorist organization by the U.S. and the EU.
Israel, for its part, insists it has the right to self-defense and is determined to eliminate Hamas’ capability to launch further attacks.
In recent weeks, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy have all called for a sustainable ceasefire and the beginning of new peace talks. The United Nations has also pushed for humanitarian corridors and reconstruction plans.
However, the path to peace remains elusive as mistrust runs deep, and hardliners on both sides resist compromise. As international pressure mounts, world leaders hope diplomacy will succeed where military force has failed before more lives are lost.
