Talks between Hamas and the U.S. administration on a ceasefire in Gaza and the entry of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave are underway, a senior Palestinian official familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Sunday.

President Donald Trump stated that the US would help provide some food to the people of Gaza, where famine is currently being observed, reports CNN. “We’re gonna help the people of Gaza get some food.

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly ramps up the war in Gaza, despite mounting pressure from Trump and castigation by France's president.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday during a press conference at the White House that his administration will help bring food to the people of Gaza, accusing Hamas of taking aid for civilians.

President Donald Trump arrived Wednesday in Qatar, where he was greeted by the country’s ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, as he kicked off the second leg of his three-nation Middle East tour