Seth Meyers Addresses Gaza Conflict in Late-Night Commentary

NBC late-night host Seth Meyers stepped out of his usual comedic role on Monday night to speak seriously about the situation in the Gaza Strip. He expressed dismay over the ongoing conflict and pointed fingers, suggesting that the responsibility does not solely rest with Hamas.

Transitioning from a light-hearted segment about President Donald Trump’s recent trip to Scotland, Meyers turned serious while discussing Trump’s vague responses to the Gaza crisis.

“We donated $60 million two weeks ago, and no one acknowledged it. It was for food, and it’s just awful,” he noted.

“We have to feed our children. The violence must stop. We need a ceasefire, and we also need to release the hostages. It’s like that Doordash driver who just can’t find their way,” he added.

While maintaining a humorous tone, he acknowledged, “This is a comedy show, and I understand why I’m discussing this. We try to bring humor into it every day.”

Although critical of Trump, Meyers overlooked the fact that Hamas has been obstructing food aid, holding it for ransom. Reports from a Qatar-funded publication indicated that a significant portion of aid trucks entering Gaza from Rafa on Sunday were looted.

In a separate instance, the Israeli Defense Force shared footage showing Hamas members raiding an aid truck while armed last Thursday.

Comments by individuals like Pollack revealed a lack of interest in resolving the conflict initiated by Hamas against Israel.

As humanitarian aid efforts increased over the weekend under international pressure, Hamas continued to refuse an end to hostilities while holding Israeli hostages.

In statements reported by various outlets, Trump echoed the need to provide food for Gaza’s children and stated that both he and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been aware of the large-scale theft of humanitarian aid by Hamas for years.

“We want to ensure our kids are fed before we move on to the next steps,” Trump remarked to reporters.

“We contributed $60 million last week, which is all focused on food. I just hope it reaches the people who need it. But as you know, whenever aid is sent there, it often gets intercepted by Hamas or others,” he concluded.