President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States will help fund and establish food centers across Gaza in coordination with allied nations and humanitarian partners, vowing to ensure aid reaches civilians without obstruction.
Speaking alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, Trump said the initiative would involve working with “very good people” from both governments and international organizations—including the United Kingdom and European Union—to confront the worsening humanitarian crisis.
“We’re going to set up food centers and we’re going to do it in conjunction with some very good people,” Trump said. “We’re also going to make sure that they don’t have barriers stopping people.”
Trump’s remarks come amid mounting global concern over food insecurity in Gaza. Responding to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent statement that “there is no starvation,” Trump rejected the claim, pointing to harrowing footage from the region.
“Based on television, I would say not particularly, because those children look very hungry,” he said. “That’s real starvation stuff—I see it, and you can’t fake that.”
Trump: Israel Bears “A Lot of Responsibility”
While Trump acknowledged that Israel is under pressure due to the ongoing hostage situation and alleged Hamas interference with aid, he stressed that the Israeli government bears “a lot of responsibility” for the humanitarian toll.
Meanwhile, Starmer praised Trump’s efforts and echoed the need for urgent action.
“People in Britain are revolted by what they’re seeing,” the UK Prime Minister said. “We’ve got to get to that ceasefire. And thank you, Mr. President, for leading on that—and also for getting more aid in.”
Starmer added that aid must be delivered at “speed and volume”, and urged stronger international cooperation, even if it means putting pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian access.
The remarks signal a growing diplomatic push by Western leaders to expand relief efforts in Gaza amid worsening conditions on the ground.
