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U.S. officials to visit Gaza amid starvation, genocide accusations

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Trump administration special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Gaza with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee to assess claims of starvation in the enclave at the center of Israel's war against Hamas.

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  • Reports show Palestinians in Gaza experiencing severe hunger and fighting for food. 5s
  • The Israeli military displayed an aid collection point but limited media access and blamed the UN for distribution delays. 16s
  • Aid organizations state that Israeli restrictions and checkpoints hinder food distribution. 46s
  • Humanitarian pauses are limited, with most of Gaza still affected by conflict. 59s
  • Aid groups warn that current supplies are not enough to prevent famine in Gaza. 1m 19s
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