Trump Uses Harsh Language with Netanyahu Over Gaza Peace Plan as UK Calls for Fair and Lasting Peace

On October 4, 2025, US President Donald Trump had a tense phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The talk was about a peace plan for Gaza, a small area along the Mediterranean Sea where a long war has caused huge suffering. Trump was pushing hard for a deal to end the fighting, free hostages, and bring calm. But Netanyahu was not happy with Hamas’s reply to the plan. Hamas is the group that controls Gaza and started the war by attacking Israel on October 7, 2023.

According to reports from US officials who heard about the call, Netanyahu said the Hamas response was “nothing to celebrate” and meant little. He wanted to team up with the US to call it a rejection, so no one would think Hamas was agreeing. Trump got angry. He told Netanyahu, “I don’t know why you’re always so f***ing negative. This is a win. Take it.” Trump saw the Hamas reply as a step forward, even if it was not perfect. He wanted Israel to grab the chance and stop bombing Gaza right away to get the hostages out safely.

This call happened just before big talks in Egypt on October 6, 2025. Teams from the US, Israel, and Hamas were set to meet there. Trump’s strong words showed his frustration. He has cursed at Netanyahu before over delays in peace efforts. But Trump also said later that Netanyahu came around and saw it as a “chance for victory.”

The Background: A Long War and a New US Plan

The war in Gaza started almost two years ago. Hamas and other groups killed about 1,200 people in Israel and took over 250 hostages. Israel fought back hard, with air strikes and ground troops. Over 40,000 Palestinians have died, many of them civilians. Homes, schools, and hospitals in Gaza are mostly destroyed. People there face hunger and lack clean water. The world has called for peace many times, but talks keep failing.

Trump, back in the White House since January 2025, promised to fix this fast. In late September 2025, he and Netanyahu announced a “20-point peace plan.” It calls for:

• An immediate stop to fighting.
• Hamas to free all about 100 hostages still held (some alive, some dead bodies).
• Israel to free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, including women, children, and those with long sentences.
• Israel to pull troops out of Gaza in steps, but keep a “buffer zone” for safety.
• Hamas to give up weapons and not run Gaza anymore.
• A new group, called the “Board of Peace,” to govern Gaza for a while. This would be led by Trump and include experts to rebuild the area with money from other countries.
• Full aid to flow into Gaza right away, fixing power, water, and roads.

Hamas did not say yes or no at first. But on October 3, they agreed to key parts, like ending the war and swapping prisoners. They want more talks on details, like how fast Israel leaves and who runs Gaza. Trump cheered this on social media, saying Hamas is “ready for a lasting peace.” He told Israel to stop bombs now.

Israel paused some strikes over the weekend, but attacks went on. On October 4, dozens of Palestinians died in Gaza from Israeli fire, even after Trump’s call to halt.

The UK’s Take: Support for Peace, But Calls for Fairness

In the UK, leaders have watched these events closely. The UK is a close friend to both Israel and the US. It has sent aid to Gaza and called for a ceasefire many times. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government wants a two-state solution – a safe Israel next to a free Palestine.

The UK welcomed Trump’s plan when it came out in September 2025. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said it is a “good step” to end the war and free hostages. He praised the focus on aid and rebuilding Gaza. The UK has joined other European countries in supporting the talks. They see the US leading as helpful, but stress that all sides must follow through.

But the UK is worried about the fighting going on. On October 5, 2025, a UK government spokesperson said: “We urge Israel to hold back on strikes and let talks move forward. The people of Gaza need peace now.” Starmer has spoken to Trump and Netanyahu by phone. He pushed for quick action on hostages and more help for Palestinians.

Some in the UK criticise the plan. Groups like the Palestine Solidarity Campaign say it gives too much power to Israel and the US. They point to Tony Blair, the former UK prime minister, being part of the “Board of Peace.” Blair has worked on Middle East peace before, but some call it too close to old colonial ways. Protests in London and other cities have grown, with thousands marching for a full ceasefire and Palestinian rights.

The UK Parliament talked about Gaza on October 6, 2025. MPs from Labour, Conservatives, and others agreed: the Trump-Netanyahu call shows progress is hard, but hope is there. They voted to send more UK aid to Gaza and call for no arms sales to Israel until peace holds.

Reactions in the UK: Hope, Worry, and Protests

People in the UK have mixed feelings. Many are glad for any sign of peace. Jewish groups like the Board of Deputies of British Jews said the hostage talks are “a relief” for families. Muslim leaders and aid groups, like Islamic Relief, welcome the aid promises but say Gaza needs full freedom, not just fixes.

Protests have been big. On October 5, over 10,000 people rallied in London. They held signs saying “End the Occupation” and “Free Palestine.” Some called Trump’s plan “a trick” because it lets Israel keep troops nearby. Police reported no big trouble, but arrests happened for blocking roads.

Newspapers like The Guardian and BBC covered the phone call widely. The Guardian wrote: “Trump’s blunt words to Netanyahu highlight the cracks in the alliance.” The Daily Mail focused on Trump’s “win” and hoped it ends the “3,000-year catastrophe,” as he called it.

Experts in the UK, like those at Chatham House think tank, say the deal could work if Hamas disarms and Israel pulls out fully. But they warn: without trust, it might fail like past tries.

What Could Happen Next?

The talks in Egypt started today, October 6, 2025. US envoys, including Jared Kushner, are there. If all goes well, hostages could come home in days. Aid trucks would roll in, and rebuilding could start. Trump says the first phase could end this week.

But risks remain. Netanyahu’s team says Israel will not leave until Hamas is gone for good. Hamas wants guarantees no more attacks. If the deal breaks, fighting could worsen. Trump warned of “all hell” if no agreement.

For the UK, this matters a lot. As a UN Security Council member, it helps shape world rules. Starmer’s government wants to lead on humanitarian aid and push for Palestinian statehood.

A Path to Lasting Peace?

The Trump-Netanyahu spat shows how tough peace is. But it also shows leaders are trying. The UK stands ready to help – with money, words, and pressure for fairness. As one UK MP said: “This war has gone on too long. For the children of Gaza and Israel, we must make it stop.”

Gaza’s future hangs on these talks. With the world’s eyes on Egypt, hope flickers amid the ruins. The UK, like many, prays for a win that lasts – not just words, but real change.

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