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Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at evidence of mass starvation in Gaza, Thailand striking a cease-fire deal with Cambodia, and potential problems in the U.S.-European Union trade framework.
President Donald Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill are keeping their criticism of Israel for its conduct in the Gaza Strip measured — even as they faced loud pressure from the MAGA base to rethink their support for Israel amid the worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave.
"America First" Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the situation in Gaza "a genocide," while other Republicans said Congress shouldn't provide food and aid to the region.
Keir Starmer is expected to press Donald Trump on the revival of ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas as the UK prepares to join efforts to airdrop aid into Gaza.
President Donald Trump on Monday used his luxury golf course on Scotland's coast to host British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, mixing critical discussions on the deepening food crisis in Gaza, Russia's war in Ukraine and tariff rates with boasts about the property's opulence.
The U.S. and E.U. agreed to a framework for a trade deal. Trump hosted the British prime minister at his Scotland golf course. Trump announced U.S. food centers in Gaza. Ghislaine Maxwell called on the Supreme Court to overturn her conviction.
President Trump said he is focused on getting food into Gaza during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.