France announced to deliver 40 tonnes of emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza through four flights from Jordan, each carrying 10 tonnes, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said talking to broadcaster franceinfo.
Barrot described the aid as emergency relief but acknowledged it remains insufficient amid the “revolting” humanitarian crisis.
Trump calls hunger crisis ‘terrible’
In an interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump called the hunger crisis in Gaza as “terrible”.
People attend a protest in support of Palestinians, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Paris, France on July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
He noted the upcoming visit by special envoy Steve Witkoff and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, saying he looked forward to their assessment of the situation on the ground.
“People are very hungry. It’s a terrible situation,” he told reporters at the White House.
A senior White House official said Trump has been “troubled” by images of starving children in Gaza.
A demonstrator uses a megaphone during a protest in support of Palestinians, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Paris, France on July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Separately, atleast 12 Palestinians have been killed and almost 70 injured in Israli attacks across Gaza since the early hours of Friday morning, according to Al Jazeera.
A two-year-old boy died from severe malnutrition in Gaza, as Israel’s blockade and military strikes intensify the humanitarian crisis in the territory, according to local health officials.
According to a Maariv-published poll by the Lazar Research Institute, 47% of Israelis deny famine is occurring in Gaza, viewing it as Hamas propaganda.
Meanwhile, 41% acknowledge a humanitarian crisis, but among them, only 56% expressed concern, while 44% said they are indifferent.
Their plans to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza or relocate them to a southern concentration zone have been labeled ethnic cleansing.
People step on a piece of paper with the image of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a protest in support of Palestinians, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Paris, France on July 31, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Israel’s war on Gaza
Israeli military has been conducting a devastating offensive on Gaza since October 7, 2023 resulting in the deaths of nearly 60,000 Palestinians, predominantly women and children. The continuous bombardment has devastated the region and caused severe food shortages.
In November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Additionally, Israel is facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice related to its actions in the enclave.
