Trump Envoy Visits Israel and Gaza Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
Steve Witkoff, special envoy of Trump, has arrived in Israel for high-level talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, coinciding with a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza where reports indicate that at least 91 individuals have been killed while seeking aid. Amidst growing outrage over the starvation crisis in Gaza, the White House has dispatched multiple officials to inspect food distribution centers and assess the situation firsthand. As the crisis escalates, the Trump administration is outlining plans for new aid measures, with Witkoff expected to visit Gaza directly to oversee aid distribution. This visit follows claims from a U.S. doctor returning from Gaza stating that starvation is widespread, despite opposing assertions from Israeli leadership. The international community, including Canada, is advocating for the recognition of Palestinian statehood as part of a broader push for a ceasefire amidst the ongoing conflict.
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