Starmer Plans to Discuss Gaza Crisis in Meeting with Trump

Israel dropped seven packages containing sugar, flour, and canned food into Gaza, with aid also being delivered by the UAE, Jordan, and Egypt. However, agencies say more aid is needed to address malnutrition.

Sir Keir will convene the cabinet to discuss the situation in Gaza, working with Jordan to drop aid and evacuate children needing medical assistance to the UK.

Government minister James Murray described the situation in Gaza as horrifying and appalling, emphasizing that starvation should not be used as a weapon of war. He urged Israel to lift restrictions to allow more aid into the territory.

Israel resumed aid distribution in Gaza in May through the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which has faced criticism for its distribution methods. The UN reports casualties among Palestinians trying to access aid from GHF sites.

Trump, currently in Scotland, has played golf and is expected to meet with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. Scotland's First Minister is also scheduled to meet with the US president.

Pressure mounts on Sir Keir to recognize a Palestinian state, following commitments from other leaders. The Conservative Party supports a two-state solution but believes now is not the right time to recognize a Palestinian state.

The Israeli military campaign in Gaza began in response to a Hamas-led attack in 2023, resulting in casualties and ongoing tensions in the region.

According to the source: BBC.