Trump, Starmer Demand Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza, Disagree with Netanyahu’s Hunger Denial
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London, July 29 (TheTrendingPeople.com)-
During a high-stakes meeting in Scotland, U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, citing the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in the region. A statement from the British government confirmed that both leaders agreed on the urgent need to end the suffering of civilians caught in the ongoing conflict.
"They reiterated their calls for an immediate ceasefire to pave the way for peace in the region," the UK government’s statement read.
The call comes amid worsening conditions in Gaza, with international agencies and media reporting a catastrophic shortage of food, water, and medical aid, especially for children.
Trump Disputes Netanyahu’s Denial of Hunger in Gaza
A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed there was “no starvation” in Gaza, Trump pushed back against the statement during a media interaction in Scotland.
“Based on television, I would say not particularly, because those children look very hungry,” Trump told reporters before his meeting with Starmer.
Later, at a press conference, the U.S. President went further, saying,
“Some of those kids are, that's real starvation stuff. I see it, and you can't fake that.”
His remarks mark a rare public disagreement between U.S. and Israeli leadership, highlighting the growing global concern over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
Trump Calls for Full Delivery of Humanitarian Aid
Trump also emphasized the need to ensure the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
“I want them to make sure they get the food, every ounce of food,” Trump said. “The aid food is not being delivered, or at least all of it.”
His comments suggest a growing disconnect between Israeli claims and international observations of the crisis on the ground, with NGOs and global media reporting widespread malnutrition and blockades of aid supplies.
Starmer: Gaza Situation Is “Absolutely Intolerable”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who recently took office, echoed Trump's concerns and expressed deep distress over images coming out of Gaza.
“The situation in Gaza is absolutely intolerable,” Starmer said. “Seeing starving children — it’s revolting. No child, anywhere in the world, should suffer like that.”
This marks Starmer’s strongest public statement yet on the Israel-Gaza war and adds pressure on the Israeli government to respond to growing Western scrutiny.
Israel Eases Restrictions — But Continues Strikes
On Sunday, Israel announced a 10-hour daily pause in military operations in select areas to facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid, reportedly between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. However, airstrikes continued outside those hours, raising questions about the effectiveness and sincerity of the pause.
Israeli authorities have not officially commented on the latest strikes, which allegedly took place outside the agreed-upon timeframe.
Meanwhile, international aid organizations, including the UN and Red Cross, say access remains severely restricted, with convoys often halted or delayed at Israeli checkpoints.
Humanitarian Situation Remains Dire
According to reports from aid agencies:
- Over 80% of Gaza’s population is displaced
- Malnutrition among children has risen by over 60% since the beginning of the conflict
- Access to clean water and medicine remains critically low
- Over 12,000 children have been reportedly killed or wounded since October 2023
The conflict has entered its ninth month, with no signs of a permanent resolution in sight.
International Calls for Ceasefire Growing Louder
The Trump-Starmer joint call for a ceasefire adds to mounting international pressure on both Hamas and Israel to seek a negotiated peace agreement. France, Germany, and several Gulf countries have already urged for an immediate halt to military action, as famine conditions worsen and global outrage increases.
The European Union, in a separate statement, demanded an independent investigation into civilian casualties and unimpeded humanitarian access.
TheTrendingPeople.com Final Thoughts
The world is watching, and humanity must not become collateral damage in geopolitics. The distressing images of emaciated children, bombed shelters, and lifeless bodies pulled from rubble are not just numbers—they are stories of loss, trauma, and resilience.
The joint statement from Trump and Starmer may not bring peace overnight, but it signals a growing rift in Western tolerance for what many now recognize as a man-made humanitarian catastrophe.
As international leaders speak out and citizens around the globe demand action, the burden now lies on those in power to act—not with more weapons, but with wisdom, empathy, and resolve.