Pakistan, July 28 -- US President Donald Trump has said Israel must now decide on the next steps in Gaza, as hostage negotiations with Hamas have collapsed. Speaking in Scotland on Sunday, he stated that Hamas was refusing to release hostages and appeared to have "hardened" their stance. Trump emphasized that Washington would send more aid to the region but added that other countries must also step in to help.

During a press meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Trump claimed that Hamas was stealing food supplies in Gaza and selling them, although he did not provide evidence. However, a recent US government report found no proof of systematic theft of US-funded aid. Over 20 Democratic senators have called on th...