Trump Questions Netanyahu’s Claims on Gaza Aid

According to Politico, President Donald Trump has disputed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s assertion that there is no “starvation” happening in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu, who attended a Christian conference in Jerusalem alongside U.S. advisor Paula White on Sunday, claimed there is “no starvation in Gaza” and mentioned that Israel has delivered “1.9 million tons” of aid since the onset of the conflict. However, Trump, speaking with reporters alongside Scotland’s Prime Minister Kiel Starmer—who seemed to disagree with Netanyahu—remarked, “The kids look very hungry.”

Trump said, “Based on television… those kids look very hungry,” while adding, “But we’re giving lots of money and lots of food, and other countries are stepping up.”

Reporter: Netanyahu said there is no starvation in Gaza. Do you agree with him?

Trump: I don’t know. Based on TV, I say that’s not particularly so.

The president also mentioned plans to collaborate with European leaders to create “food centres” in the region. Recently, on Friday, Britain, France, and Germany issued a joint statement demanding an end to the conflict, urging Israel to relax restrictions on aid flows.

Meanwhile, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff wrapped up negotiations on July 24, stating that Hamas was not acting “in good faith.” He expressed in a post that mediators had put in significant effort but noted that Hamas seemed disorganized.

In a Saturday announcement, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) resumed their “falling of aerial aid” strategy and accused Hamas of perpetuating a “false campaign” regarding the situation in Gaza. The IDF later reported that they had dropped “20 food aid packages over northern and southern Gaza” in a coordinated effort with the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.

The White House has not yet provided a response to inquiries from various news sources.