U.N. officials, aid groups and experts have warned for months that Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine without formally declaring one.

US President Donald Trump warned Monday that the people of Gaza are facing “real starvation”, as aid agencies sought to take advantage of an

The local pause in fighting came days after ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas appeared to be in doubt.

Humanitarian aid groups have warned for months that Gaza is nearing famine. Israel, which controls the entry of aid into the enclave, has severely restricted access—tightening constraints even further since the collapse of the last ceasefire in March. From March to mid-May, no aid was allowed into Gaza.

CAIRO/GENEVA - A long-term steady supply of aid is needed to counter the worsening hunger crisis in Gaza, U.N. agencies said on Monday after mounting pressure prompted Israel to ease restrictions in the Palestinian enclave.

Obama also called for a "lasting resolution" in Gaza that includes the return of hostages and a "cessation" of Israel's military operations.

For months, the U.N. and experts have warned that Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of famine, with reports of increasing numbers of people dying from causes related to malnutrition.

Israel Defense Forces are taking new steps to improve the delivery of aid to Gazans, who the IDF says are not subject to famine despite contrary reports.

His statements come as dozens of Palestinians have died from starvation — and as global experts warn of looming famine in the region.

The new trickle of aid Israel has allowed into Gaza is not enough to stave off famine, aid groups have warned, as a new round of "tactical pauses" were set to take place Monday

The United Nations and experts say that Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of famine, with reports of increasing numbers of people dying from causes related to malnutrition.

Israel asserts that Hamas is the reason aid isn’t reaching Palestinians in Gaza and accuses its militants of siphoning off aid to support its rule in the territory. The U.N. denies that looting of aid is systematic and that it lessens or ends entirely when enough aid is allowed to enter Gaza.