Trump sees 'real starvation' in Gaza, despite Israeli claims, and vows to step up aid
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Israeli Defense Minister: Post-War Control of Gaza to Resemble West Bank
Above: Displaced Palestinians living in tents in western Gaza wait for aid convoys on July 27, 2025. Image copyright: Dawoud Abo Alkas/Anadolu/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The return to war has not saved the hostages. Furthermore, Israel's aid distribution plans have already proved to be ineffective and problematic. Allowing in a token amount of aid will not significantly improve the humanitarian situation. Indeed, both sides need to make concessions so that the ceasefire can be fully implemented and the hostages are returned.
Pro-Israel narrative
If Western nations and the international community truly cared about the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, they would pressure Hamas to release the hostages and surrender instead of calling for Israel to end a war it didn't start. Israel will not be forced into a situation in which its security is compromised, and it will continue to work toward Hamas' defeat regardless of the hypocritical statements made by Western leaders.
Pro-Palestine narrative
It should be clear after almost two years of grinding brutality that Israel's true goal is to destroy Gaza and starve its people. Indeed, starvation is an integral part of Israel's genocidal campaign. Children are starving to death in their mothers' arms, yet the United States and international community have failed to end this travesty.