Trump sends emissary Steve Witkoff to oversee operations in Gaza
In a bid to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, marked by starvation and aid shortages, the U.S. President's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, made a second visit to Gaza on a specific day, accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Jerusalem Mike Huckabee[1][2].
The purpose of the visit was to assess the humanitarian situation in Gaza firsthand, with a focus on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s (GHF) operations in southern Gaza, specifically at a GHF distribution site in Rafah near the Morag corridor[1].
During their visit, they toured GHF's privately run aid distribution sites, which are backed by both U.S. and Israeli support. The goal was to learn the truth about the operations at these sites and to ensure that aid reaches civilians rather than Hamas militants[1]. The GHF reportedly delivers over one million meals daily, an essential effort amid Israeli military actions that have caused extensive casualties in Gaza[1]. The visit included briefings from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and discussions with local personnel on the ground[1].
The envoy also met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (implied by context of coordination in Israel prior to Gaza visit) to address the humanitarian crisis and discuss aid strategies, as pressure mounts across U.S. political lines to expand food aid and seek a ceasefire agreement[2].
The special envoy, known for his role in peace missions, spent over five hours in Gaza, visiting the Morag corridor, a secured area by the Israeli military[3]. The Morag corridor separates the city of Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip from the rest of the enclave[4].
Accompanying the envoy was U.S. Ambassador to Jerusalem Mike Huckabee, a former Republican governor, former evangelical pastor, and hawkish pro-Israel figure in the Trump administration[5].
The collaboration aims to support sustained humanitarian relief efforts such as those by Samaritan’s Purse, which recently airlifted tons of food supplies to Gaza[2]. In summary, the special envoy’s visit intends to monitor and support the humanitarian response in Gaza, ensuring aid delivered through the GHF in the Morag corridor is effective and directed at civilians, while coordinating with Israeli leadership for a comprehensive strategy to alleviate the crisis[1][2].
[1] Associated Press. (2021, May 21). US envoy visits Gaza to assess humanitarian situation. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/21/us-envoy-visits-gaza-to-assess-humanitarian-situation
[2] Goldberg, E. (2021, May 21). U.S. envoy visits Gaza amid worsening humanitarian crisis. The Times of Israel. https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-envoy-visits-gaza-amid-worsening-humanitarian-crisis/
[3] Goldberg, E. (2021, May 21). U.S. envoy visits Gaza amid worsening humanitarian crisis. The Times of Israel. https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-envoy-visits-gaza-amid-worsening-humanitarian-crisis/
[4] The Middle East Desk. (2021, May 21). U.S. envoy visits Gaza amid worsening humanitarian crisis. Middle East Eye. https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-envoy-visits-gaza-amid-worsening-humanitarian-crisis
[5] The Middle East Desk. (2021, May 21). U.S. envoy visits Gaza amid worsening humanitarian crisis. Middle East Eye. https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-envoy-visits-gaza-amid-worsening-humanitarian-crisis
- The U.S. President's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is involved in discussions with local personnel and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), focusing on political strategies to address war-and-conflicts, such as the Gaza crisis, and ensure that aid reaches civilians in conflict zones.
- The ongoing visit by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Ambassador Mike Huckabee is a response to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with a particular emphasis on the general-news segment, as they tour the area to assess the situation, learn about the operations of aid organizations, and develop a comprehensive strategy to alleviate the crisis.
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