Former U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the delay in the implementation of the hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, stating that it is due to the lack of respect for the United States in the world. Trump wrote on his "Truth Social" account: "The hostage deal has been delayed for too long, a lot of talk without action. Some hostages are being held by criminal gangs not controlled by Hamas, which means zero respect for the United States and our incompetent leadership."