Trump Breaks with Israel Over Gaza Starvation Claims

Donald Trump has openly contradicted Israel’s claim that there is no starvation in Gaza, stating, “a lot of people are starving,” in a remark aligned with UN and aid agency reports and likely to provoke outrage in Jerusalem. For over 70 days, Israel has blocked aid into Gaza, citing Hamas theft, yet Trump’s comment suggests that explanation no longer holds sway in Washington. With growing international criticism—and pressure from Arab leaders investing heavily in the U.S.—Trump is signaling that Israel’s war in Gaza is becoming a liability, not just abroad but inside the White House itself.