US Envoy, Ambassador Visit Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis

President Donald Trump has dispatched his special envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee to Gaza to inspect food distribution sites amid a severe humanitarian crisis. The visit reflects growing concern within the U.S. about the scale of starvation in Gaza, described by aid workers as a politically manmade famine, with reports of around 100 deaths in a 24-hour period. Trump has expressed frustration at the insufficient aid reaching Palestinians, blaming Hamas for diverting supplies, although U.S. government analysis has found no systemic theft by the group. Witkoff's recent discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mark a rare high-level engagement, with the U.S. aiming to increase aid deliveries despite Israeli restrictions and ongoing conflict. The administration is prioritizing humanitarian efforts, with plans to expand food distribution and calls for cooperation between U.N. agencies and other organizations. Trump's public comments highlight his humanitarian concern, influenced in part by First Lady Melania Trump, emphasizing the urgent need to address the starvation of children and civilians in Gaza.