Trump Claims He Pressured Netanyahu to Allow More Aid into Gaza Amid Escalating Famine
As famine tightens its grip on Gaza and Israeli restrictions block aid, Trump says he urged Netanyahu to increase humanitarian access.
Watan-Aboard Air Force One – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has exerted pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow more food and medicine into the Gaza Strip, as the besieged Palestinian territory descends deeper into humanitarian catastrophe.
Speaking to reporters during a flight, Trump stated:“I spoke with Netanyahu and told him more aid must go into Gaza—more food, more medicine. It’s something I feel strongly about.”
However, these comments come as Israel continues its full blockade on Gaza, preventing the entry of critical humanitarian aid for over 50 consecutive days. Since March 2, all crossings into Gaza have been closed, cutting off life-saving supplies to a population already devastated by more than 18 months of war.
The Reality on the Ground
Despite Trump’s claims, international organizations and humanitarian agencies report that no significant increase in aid has materialized. The World Food Programme recently declared that its food stocks in Gaza are depleted. Hot meal kitchens supported by the UN have also reported they are days away from running completely dry.
The famine is not a looming threat—it is already claiming lives. At least 52 Palestinians, including 50 children, have died due to starvation and malnutrition. Over 60,000 children suffer from acute malnutrition, while more than 1 million children face daily hunger, leading to physical and developmental damage.
The Gaza Health Ministry and government media office have accused Israel of orchestrating a “documented genocide,” and have called on the international community to urgently open humanitarian corridors and hold Israel accountable for what they describe as systematic “starvation warfare.”
Call for Accountability
International legal experts and human rights organizations have warned that Israel’s use of starvation as a method of warfare constitutes a war crime under international law. The Gaza government continues to call for independent investigations into Israel’s actions and appeals to world leaders to act before it is too late.
Economic Collapse and Total Aid Dependence
According to the World Bank, Gaza’s 2.4 million residents are now fully dependent on humanitarian aid. The relentless Israeli bombardment and blockade have decimated all sectors of civilian life—healthcare, education, infrastructure, and the economy—leaving most of the population impoverished and vulnerable.
