'Pretty much up to Israel,' Trump says on Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza
In remarks to reporters at the White House, Trump said his focus is now on feeding the population of the Gaza Strip who are 'who are obviously not doing too well with the food.'
'Israel is going to help us with that in terms of distribution and also money,' Trump added.
Trump also said that 'Arab states are also going to help us with that in terms of money and possibly distribution.'
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