US special envoy Witkoff visits Gaza
Israeli media reported on Friday that Witkoff visited a food distribution center in the enclave.
A White House spokesperson had said Witkoff would inspect aid supply distribution in Gaza and hear directly from local people.
UN-backed food security experts said, "The worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in Gaza." The term represents the worst level on their food insecurity scale. US President Donald Trump said some children in Gaza are in "real starvation."
Hamas said on social media that Witkoff's visit is propaganda to contain anger at the US and Israel that it says are causing the people of Gaza to starve. A statement issued by the group on Thursday says it is ready to resume ceasefire negotiations if the humanitarian crisis and famine are resolved.
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