A senior Hamas official tells Newsweek that the Palestinian militant group saw "positive" potential in signs of a growing rift between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after offering the U.S. leader a political win in the form of an American hostage release ahead of his Middle East trip.

Talks between Hamas and the U.S. administration on a ceasefire in Gaza and the entry of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave are underway, a senior Palestinian official familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Sunday.

The Israel Defense Forces said it was reviewing the reports. The strikes came hours after the military issued evacuation warnings to residents in Jabalia and surrounding areas

President Donald Trump stated that the US would help provide some food to the people of Gaza, where famine is currently being observed, reports CNN. “We’re gonna help the people of Gaza get some food.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday during a press conference at the White House that his administration will help bring food to the people of Gaza, accusing Hamas of taking aid for civilians.

Israeli military strikes killed at least 50 Palestinians, local health authorities said, as President Donald Trump continued his visit to the Middle East.