President Donald Trump is not opposing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to fully occupy Gaza, U.S. officials confirmed, even as the move faces widespread condemnation and warnings from Israeli military leaders. The upcoming operation would expand into central Gaza and Gaza City, displacing nearly a million Palestinians and placing Israel in direct control over two million people. Trump, influenced by recent hostage footage, is letting Netanyahu proceed while doubling down on American support for the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) to manage the fallout.

Operation Greenlight: Full Occupation Plan Advances

According to Axios, the Israeli Security Cabinet is poised to approve Netanyahu’s controversial strategy to reoccupy the entire Gaza Strip. The decision comes despite objections from IDF Chief of Staff Gen. Eyal Zamir, who warned the move would endanger hostages and entangle Israel in costly military governance.

“You are walking into a trap,” Zamir told Netanyahu, reports say.

Still, Netanyahu insists that military pressure is the only remaining path forward after ceasefire talks with Hamas broke down. Aides describe the plan as Israel’s “last card.”

Trump: “It’s Up to Israel”

When asked about the possible occupation, Trump said, “I really can't say. It is going to be pretty much up to Israel.” Sources say the president was moved by a Hamas-released video of a hostage digging his own grave and has chosen not to challenge Netanyahu's decision.

While Trump will not back annexation of Gaza, he also refuses to block the occupation push, indicating Washington will let Israel act unilaterally. The White House focus, instead, will be on increasing U.S. humanitarian aid — a dual-track policy that risks deepening international criticism of American complicity.

Humanitarian Aid Expansion to Accompany Offensive

As Netanyahu prepares for full military control, the Trump administration is accelerating efforts to expand aid distribution via the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Ambassador Mike Huckabee said the U.S. will quadruple GHF aid centers from 4 to 16, even in areas where Palestinians will be forcibly relocated due to the offensive.

However, critics argue the GHF is failing to uphold humanitarian principles, is boycotted by the UN, and has become a magnet for violence — with dozens killed near its distribution points.

U.S. Strategy Under Fire

With negotiations stalled, Trump’s decision to stay silent on the Gaza reoccupation is drawing scrutiny. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, addressing hostage families, admitted: “We need to do some serious rethinking.” Six months into Trump’s presidency, the Gaza war remains unresolved, and the humanitarian crisis is worsening.

While Trump prepares to approve additional funding for the GHF, aid groups urge the U.S. to pressure Israel into reopening established UN-led aid channels instead of expanding a controversial alternative.