Trump breaks with Netanyahu over Gaza starvation as Israel announces tactical pause for aid delivery
- On Monday, President Donald Trump expressed disagreement with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's assertion that Gaza is not experiencing starvation, making the remarks while meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- This disagreement followed Netanyahu’s Sunday statement in Jerusalem denying any starvation and amid stalled ceasefire talks and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
- Israel began airdropping aid over the weekend with limited 10-hour daily pauses in fighting in Gaza’s populated areas to facilitate humanitarian deliveries.
- Trump observed that children in Gaza appear very hungry, highlighted that the United States along with other countries are contributing food aid, and mentioned intentions to create food distribution centers in the region.
- The dispute highlights increasing U.S. pressure on Israel amid international calls for aid access, while both countries are boycotting a U.N. meeting to promote a two-state solution.
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Trump warns of 'real starvation' in Gaza
US President Donald Trump warned Monday that the people of Gaza are facing "real starvation", as aid agencies sought to take advantage of an Israeli "tactical pause" of some military operations to rush in food aid. Speaking in Scotland after meeting Britain's leader, Trump contradicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had earlier dismissed fears of famine in Gaza as Hamas propaganda. Trump said the United States and its partners wo…
Trump warns of real starvation in Gaza as aid deliveries pick up
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories — US President Donald Trump warned Monday that the people of Gaza are facing “real starvation,” as aid agencies sought to take advantage of an Israeli “tactical pause” of some military operations to rush in food aid. Speaking in Scotland, Trump contradicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has dismissed famine fears as Hamas propaganda. Trump said the United States and its partners would help set …
Trump on Gaza conditions: ‘That’s real starvation’
President Trump disagreed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said some of the conditions he’s seen in Gaza are ‘real starvation.’ It comes as Israel has paused its offensive against Hamas to allow more distribution of aid, including new air drops. NBC News’ Matt Bradley reports.


Trump breaks with Israel, acknowledges famine in Gaza and promises aid
President Donald Trump said he will work with American allies in Europe to provide aid to starving Palestinians in Gaza. The move represents a break from ally Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stance on the issue. Aid to Gaza The president’s comments came during a meeting with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Trump’s golf resort in Scotland. Trump said the starvation issue in Gaza is one of the main reasons he met with Starmer. “We'…
Donald Trump admits ‘real starvation’ in Gaza amid major rift with Netanyahu
Donald Trump has acknowledged for the first time that “real starvation” is occurring in Gaza and urged Israel to allow “every ounce of food” into the region. His comments directly contradicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who earlier claimed it was a “bold-faced lie” to suggest Israel was responsible for hunger in Gaza. Trump is facing growing international pressure to address the humanitarian crisis, which the UN and other aid org…
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