Let's turn now to Gaza. President Trump's envoy to the Middle East, Steve Woodoff, as well as the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabe, will travel to the enclave today to inspect aid distribution sites. Their trip comes as global pressure to alleviate the hunger crisis in Gaza has really intensified.Multiple Western nations have now said they plan to recognize a Palestinian state next month. Meanwhile, President Trump reiterated his concern that Hamas is stealing aid intended for Gazins in a phone intervi ...

Breaking news this morning. President Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff making a rare trip to Gaza as the hunger crisis there escalates. Witco was joined by US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabe, visiting an aid distribution site in Rafa as the Trump administration works on a plan now to deliver more food to Palestinians.The UN says more than,300 Palestinians have been killed while seeking food just since the end of May. NBC's Matt Bradley joins us from Tel Aviv. Matt, what are we learning about this ...

Joining us now is Democratic Congressman from Colorado, Jason Crowe, a veteran who serves on the intelligence and armed services committees. Congressman, thanks for being here. Shortly after President Trump launched these strikes in Iran, you told me that you were concerned that the US was getting into quote another Middle East quagmire.Senators are getting briefed right now on what happened in those strikes. Have you gotten answers to your questions related to the goals of that strike and what went down. > ...

Israel’s aid distribution system is creating “chaos, starvation, and death,” says a group of more than 100 international organisations. But Israel denies responsibility for hunger in Gaza https://t.co/AjHfNdD0KA ...

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - The World Health Organization warns of a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with a large proportion of the population facing starvation [1] - Aid groups, including Doctors Without Borders, report a surge in malnutrition cases, with a four-fold increase in patients enrolled in malnutrition programs in the last two months [2][4] - A primary healthcare center is enrolling 25 new malnourished patients every day, indicating a catastrophic situation [5] - Healthcare workers in Gaza are experiencing hunger, with some going without food for 24-48 hours, impacting their ability to support the healthcare system [5][6] Aid and Access Obstacles - Aid organizations report that the blockade and restrictions on aid distribution are contributing to the starvation [1][2] - There are reports of people being shot and killed while trying to access aid, hindering efforts to provide food to those in need [9][11] - The Gaza strip is exceptionally small, and food is available a few kilometers away, indicating that the deprivation of food is a deliberate choice [10] Allegations of Strategy - Some observers suggest that the restrictions on aid and the targeting of people seeking assistance may be a deliberate strategy [8][9] - Doctors Without Borders describes the situation as part of a "genocidal campaign" by Israeli authorities on the people of Gaza [12] - The cost of the very little food that is left in the markets is so excessively expensive that even people with a salary cannot feed themselves and their family every single day [14]

Humanitarian Crisis & Aid Distribution - At least 20 people were killed at an aid distribution site in Southern Gaza [1] - The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation reported no gunfire, despite sounds of weapons being heard [2] - Breakdown of order at the distribution site led to desperate scramble for aid, highlighting uncertainty about future aid availability [3][4] - The Israeli military and American contractors have not established safe crowd control measures, exacerbating the situation due to food insecurity [5] Aid Program & Future Plans - The Israeli military aims to increase the number of aid distribution sites to alleviate crowding and reduce violence [6] - The fate of the private aid distribution program is tied to ongoing ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas [7] - Hamas is requesting the disbandment of the US-backed aid distribution program and the return of control to Hamas [8]

Deaths linked to aid distribution have soared in the month since the launch of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. It might help if Israel let in more food https://t.co/hAbiaQ9kVd ...