Trump, Netanyahu and Gaza
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Trump, Scotland and golf course
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In Gaza, where Israel’s offensive has killed more than 60,000 Palestinians, according to Palestinian officials, Trump has sided consistently with Netanyahu, blaming Hamas for the lack of progress towards an end to the violence despite Israel breaking a US-brokered ceasefire in March.
Speaking in Scotland, Trump said that the U.S. would set up food centers in Gaza as “we have to get the kids fed,” NBC News’ Chantal Da Silva writes. Trump said he had seen images of Palestinians on TV and that “those children look very hungry.” He later added that the scenes were “real starvation” and that “you can’t fake that.”
Politico's Dasha Burns on "Special Report" said President Donald Trump, as a grandfather, has been affected by the pictures and visuals of children in Gaza. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: He was sort of discussing it with you,
The president talked about the devastation on the ground, but that may well be as far as his divide with Israel goes, according to allies and aides.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the Hamas militant group had become difficult to deal with in recent days, but he was talking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about "various plans" to free hostages still held in the enclave.
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President Trump disagreed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that no starvation is taking place among the people of Gaza.