Witkoff and Trump discussed plans for US to increase role in aid to Gaza, Axios reports

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Gaza’s civil defense agency said 26 people were killed by Israeli gunfire and air strikes on August 5, including 14 who were waiting near an aid distribution site inside the Palestinian territory. (AFP)
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  • The Trump administration will “take over” management of the humanitarian effort in Gaza

WASHINGTON: US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump discussed plans for Washington to significantly increase its role in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing two US officials and an Israeli official.

The report said the discussions took place in a meeting between Witkoff and Trump on Monday at the White House, adding Israel supported the increased US role.

Axios cited a US official as saying the Trump administration will “take over” management of the humanitarian effort in Gaza because Israel is not handling it adequately.

Topics: War on Gaza US envoy Steve Witkoff trump administration Gaza aid