Donald Trump and his special envoy are planning to dramatically increase the US role in delivering aid to starving people in Gaza, according to American and Israeli officials.

One source told Axios that the Trump administration will “take over” management of the humanitarian effort because Israel is failing in the task.

The world has been horrified by images from the war-torn Palestinian enclave showing emaciated children and desperate parents.

Mr Trump dispatched Steve Witkoff, his Middle East envoy, to Gaza last week to see for himself what could be done.

On his return, Mr Witkoff discussed stepping up the US effort in a meeting at the White House on Monday.

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