When asked aboard Air Force One about skipping Israel, Trump said:
"This is good for Israel. Having a relationship like I have with these countries... I think it's very good."

In Doha on Thursday, Trump went further, stating:
"I want to see [Gaza] be a freedom zone. And if it’s necessary, I think I’d be proud to have the United States have it, take it, make it a freedom zone."

According to two Arab officials quoted by The Times of Israel US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff told mediators in Doha that Washington does not intend to pressure Israel into ending the war in Gaza — aligning with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s firm stance.

On Friday, President Trump was asked in an interview with Fox News Chief political anchor, Bret Baier on Special Report, if he was frustrated with Netanyahu. Trump responded, "No, look, he's got a tough situation.

You have to remember there was an October 7 that everyone forgets, it was one of the most violent days in the history of the world.
Not the Middle East, the world, when you look at the tapes. And the tapes are there for everyone to see."

A readout released on Thursday by the State Department of a call between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Prime Minister Netanyahu, also showed continued support for the Jewish state.

"The Secretary stressed the deep US commitment to its historic relationship with Israel and the ironclad US support for Israeli security," adding
"The Secretary and Prime Minister discussed Syria following President Trump’s historic meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia.

The Secretary and Prime Minister also shared their mutual commitment to make sure Iran never possesses a nuclear weapon."