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Trump's envoy meets Netanyahu for Gaza aid, ceasefire push

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U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 31 in a bid to salvage Gaza truce talks and tackle a humanitarian crisis in the enclave, where a global hunger monitor has warned that famine is unfolding.

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  • US envoy Steve Whitkoff met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem to discuss Gaza.
  • Donald Trump reiterated support for Israel and called for Hamas to surrender and release hostages. 9s
  • Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas broke down, with disagreements over military withdrawal and Hamas governance. 22s
  • International outcry has grown over famine and civilian deaths in Gaza, including a recent incident at an aid distribution point. 45s
  • Israel has implemented daily humanitarian pauses, but UN agencies say these are insufficient as airstrikes continue. 1m 19s
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