Trump Acknowledges ‘Real Starvation’ in Gaza, Vows Stepped-Up Aid Amid Rising Deaths

In a significant divergence from his close ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump stated on Monday that he sees “real starvation” in the Gaza Strip and pledged increased aid efforts. His comments came during discussions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland, as international outcry intensifies over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the besieged Palestinian enclave.

Trump’s assessment directly challenged Netanyahu’s claim made Sunday that “there is no starvation in Gaza.” The U.N. World Food Programme reports that a third of Gaza’s approximately 2 million residents face prolonged hunger, with hundreds of thousands enduring “famine-like conditions.” The World Health Organization further highlighted the gravity of the situation, noting a sharp rise to 63 malnutrition-related deaths in Gaza during July, including 25 children.

“Some of those kids are — that’s real starvation stuff. I see it, and you can’t fake that,” Trump told reporters, affirming the U.S. commitment to become “even more involved.” British Prime Minister Starmer echoed these concerns, calling the situation “absolutely intolerable” and the images of starving children “revolting.”

The humanitarian crisis has deepened following nearly 22 months of conflict between Israel and Hamas. While acknowledging the difficulties in dealing with Hamas, Trump also asserted that “Israel has a lot of responsibility” for the restricted flow of food aid, urging Netanyahu to ensure provisions reach the population. He outlined a plan for U.S. and European collaboration to establish “food centers” without barriers to facilitate access for those in need.

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