Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Russian Foreign Ministry: Moscow has lodged a protest with Israeli authorities over the attack on a vehicle belonging to the Representative office of the Russian Federation to Palestinian National Authority
Lebanese Ministry of Health: One person was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a car in the town of Brital, Baalbek
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: An Israeli drone launched three missiles on the Baalbek-Rayak international road in eastern Lebanon
Salam: The army has been tasked with developing a plan for "state weapons monopoly" by the end of this year and presenting it to the ministerial council before the 31st of this month
Salam: Discussion of the US document paper will be pursued in a government session next Thursday
Salam: We affirm Lebanon's right to self-defense in the event of any aggression.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, in a statement after the government session that discussed the "state weapons monopoly" clause: Based on the ministerial statement, the Lebanese state is committed to implementing international resolution 1701
Sheikh Qassem: Lebanon is a country where sacrifices and blood have been made, and we will discuss any matter related to it in Lebanon; no one think of imposing any diktats on us
Sheikh Qassem: We must beware of the advocates of sedition whose hands are stained with blood and who serve the Israeli project
Sheikh Qassem: We are a fundamental component of Lebanon, so how the resistance is approached must be reconsidered

Trump to 'take over' Gaza aid effort, citing Israeli inadequacy: Axios

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Axios
  • 5 Aug 2025 23:05
4 Min Read

Witkoff and President Trump have discussed plans for the US to significantly increase its role in providing humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Listen
  • x
  • Trump plans takeover of Gaza aid effort: Axios
    Palestinians carry sacks of flour taken from a humanitarian aid convoy en route to Gaza City, in the outskirts of Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 (AP)

US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with President Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss a plan for the US to significantly expand its role in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, Axios reported, citing US and Israeli officials familiar with the talks.

With ceasefire negotiations stalled and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly preparing to escalate the war, US officials are increasingly alarmed by the potential for more bloodshed, though they have not formally pushed back. Meanwhile, the new Gaza food aid initiative Trump announced last week remains incomplete.

A US official stated that the Trump administration now plans to "take over" the humanitarian response in Gaza, citing "Israel’s" failure to adequately manage aid distribution. While details are still unclear, the US will reportedly coordinate with Gulf states like Qatar for funding and involve regional players such as Jordan and Egypt.

Trump 'not thrilled with idea'

The official divulged that while Trump is "not thrilled" with the idea, "it has to happen. The starvation problem in Gaza is getting worse. Donald Trump does not like that. He does not want babies to starve. He wants mothers to be able to nurse their children. He's becoming fixated on that."

A second US official emphasized that the administration is treading carefully to avoid becoming too deeply entangled in the Gaza crisis.

Related News

Al-Qassam: We’ll allow aid to Israeli captives if Gaza siege ends

Gaza’s last lifelines: Anger as 'Israel' seizes hundreds of donkeys

The president doesn't want the US to be the only one "throwing money at this problem," the official said, detailing that he instructed Witkoff and others to ensure that both "our European and Arab partners" are contributing as well.

According to both US and Israeli officials, "Israel" supports a larger American role, with one Israeli official claiming the increased flow of cash from the US will "significantly help improve the humanitarian situation."

Some US officials are increasingly alarmed by Netanyahu’s proposal to fully occupy Gaza, including areas where captives are believed to be held, a move Israeli military leaders warn could endanger captives and force "Israel" into governing over two million Palestinians.

IOF Chief of Staff Gen. Eyal Zamir and other top security officials have warned Netanyahu against the move, cautioning it could endanger the captives and force "Israel" into full military control over Gaza, making it responsible for more than two million Palestinians.

Rift grows between military, political leadership in 'Israel'

According to a report by Channel 14 on Monday, sources close to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that a decision had been reached to pursue a full-scale military occupation of the Gaza Strip, with the sources further stating that IOF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir would be expected to step down if he did not support the move.

Kan 11 broadcaster reported that Netanyahu’s office, during a recent briefing, stressed the prime minister’s unwavering commitment to a full occupation of Gaza, describing it as critical to ending the war with Hamas, while government ministers revealed that the security cabinet would soon meet to formalize the decision.

During private deliberations, Zamir cautioned that maintaining an extended ground operation in Gaza would expose Israeli troops to greater risks, align with Hamas' strategic goals, and lead to heightened military attrition.

Given the current circumstances, military officials are preparing to offer the political echelon two alternative courses of action should negotiations fail: a comprehensive occupation of Gaza, which the senior command opposes, or a sustained siege and attrition strategy favored by the defense establishment.

  • Donald Trump
  • United States
  • US President Donald Trump
  • Gaza
  • Humanitarian aid
  • Gaza aid
  • Palestine
  • Israel
  • Israeli occupation
  • blockade on Gaza
  • famine in Gaza
  • steve witkoff

Most Read

An Israeli tank explodes following an ambush by al-Qassam Brigades in Gaza, Occupied Palestine, undated (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam strikes Israeli vehicles in Gaza, inflicts casualties

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025
UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

UAE lodges complaint against Israeli ambassador over 'misbehavior'

  • Politics
  • 1 Aug 2025
Protesters chant anti-Israeli slogans as they carry a banner that reads:" Freedom for Palestine, Alliance stop the war," during a demonstration in support of Palestinians in Gaza, outside the Israeli embassy, in Athens, Monday, June 9, 2025 (AP)

Athens mayor slams Israeli ambassador over Gaza war, graffiti claim

  • Politics
  • 3 Aug 2025
An explosion seen during an Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv, Occupied Palestine, June 13, 2025 (AP)

If Iran is attacked again, geography of response may change: IRGC spox

  • Politics
  • 30 Jul 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
UN official rejects Netanyahu’s claim, cites Trump on Gaza hunger
Palestine

UN rejects Netanyahu’s claim, recalls Trump Gaza hunger admittance

Norway probes wealth fund’s ties to Israeli war crimes
Politics

Norway probes sovereign wealth fund’s ties to Israeli war crimes

Germany faces revolt over support for Israeli genocide in Gaza: NYT
Politics

Germany faces revolt over support for Israeli genocide in Gaza: NYT

Famine and bullets: Gaza aid lines become 'Israel's' killing fields
Politics

Relief at gunpoint: Gaza aid lines become 'Israel's' killing fields

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS