Trump says U.S. intends to provide food aid to Gaza civilians

U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington plans to provide food assistance to civilians in the Gaza Strip, citing the dire humanitarian situation in the enclave.

“We intend to help the people in Gaza get food. Many people there are living in very poor conditions. We’re going to help them, because Hamas treats them very badly,” Trump told reporters at the White House, according to TASS.

Israel resumed large-scale military operations in Gaza on March 18, citing Hamas’s rejection of mediation proposals. The offensive aims to secure the release of hostages held by the group. Hamas has blamed Israel and the U.S. for the renewed fighting.