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President Trump vows more aid to Gaza
President Trump vowed to 'do more aid' for Gaza during his meeting with the Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. "We gave $60 million two weeks ago — and nobody even acknowledged it ... When I do that, a lot of people aren't happy about that because they say, 'Well why are we doing it and nobody else?' But I think we had a humanitarian reason for doing it," said Trump. Benjamin Anthony at the MirYam Institute joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments out of the Middle East.
Dozens of Democrats in Congress on Tuesday implored President Donald Trump to do more in addressing the food crisis in Gaza, while an outspoken Republican member of Congress is now speaking out against the crisis as well.
Over the weekend, far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, who routinely calls for an end to foreign aid, said on social media "what has been happening to innocent people and children in Gaza is horrific. This war and humanitarian crisis must end!"
And she later referred to the mass Palestinian deaths as "genocide."
Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘genocide’ comment
FILE - Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, speaks to members of the media as she arrives for a House Republican caucus meeting at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Photographer: Eric Lee/Bl …
The backstory:
Greene was responding to some backlash that Florida Rep. Randy Fine has been receiving, after he tweeted on July 22 that those in Gaza can "starve away" until the hostages are released.
For context:
After ending the latest ceasefire in March, Israel cut off the entry of food, medicine, fuel and other supplies completely to Gaza, where about 2 million Palestinians live, for 2 ½ months, saying it aimed to pressure Hamas to release hostages, according to The Associated Press. Under international pressure, Israel slightly eased the blockade in May, but Israeli restrictions and a breakdown of security have now made it nearly impossible to safely deliver aid.
What they're saying:
"Release the hostages. Until then, starve away," Fine tweeted on July 22, to also say that he was "amazed" that "the media continues to regurgitate Muslim terror propaganda" and that the news of famine and malnutrition deaths in Gaza "is all a lie anyway."
Greene responded to a tweet laying out the reported backlash against Fine to say that "a Jewish U.S. Representative calling for the continued starvation of innocent people and children is disgraceful."
"It’s the most truthful and easiest thing to say that Oct 7th in Israel was horrific and all hostages must be returned, but so is the genocide, humanitarian crisis, and starvation happening in Gaza," she said.
Big picture view:
Republicans have long been more supportive of Israeli military actions in Gaza and of the United States’ support of Israel. Greene is reportedly the first Republican lawmaker to call the crisis in Gaza a genocide. Some other members of Congress who have used the term, both Democratic, include Texas Rep. Al Green and Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib, whose parents were Palestinian immigrants.
Gaza food latest
Big picture view:
More than 40 senators signed a letter Tuesday urging President Trump to further address the supply distribution crisis in Gaza and to push the resumption of ceasefire talks.
Trump on Monday broke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he wanted him to "make sure they get the food" in Gaza and referenced the images of hungry children.
What's next:
Trump on Monday said that the U.S. would set up food centers to address the worsening humanitarian crisis, but he did not offer any details.
What they're saying:
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly followed up with a statement that said details would be forthcoming and that Trump "wants to alleviate suffering for the people of Gaza because he has a humanitarian heart."
By the numbers:
Meanwhile, the Gaza Health Ministry said Tuesday that more than 60,000 Palestinians have been killed during the war.
Poll shows low support for Israeli military action
Meanwhile:
Americans’ support for Israel’s military operation in Gaza and their positive views of Netanyahu have both reached new lows, according to a new Gallup poll.
By the numbers:
Americans’ approval of Israel’s military action in Gaza has fallen 10 percentage points since the prior measurement in September, and it is now at 32%, the lowest reading since Gallup first asked the question in November 2023.
Fifty-two percent of Americans now view Netanyahu unfavorably, his highest unfavorable rating since 1997. His favorable rating stands at 29%, while 19% of U.S. adults have no opinion of him.
The Source: Information in this article was taken from a public post from Marjorie Taylor Greene’s official X account, from a letter signed by 44 Democratic senators obtained by The Associated Press, and from a Gallup poll whose results were released on July 29, 2025. Additional background information was taken from The Associated Press. This story was reported from Detroit.