Top Trump Officials Visit Gaza Amid Growing Hunger Crisis

The **White House Office** is a central organizational component within the Executive Office of the President of the United States (EOP), tasked with supporting the President in managing day-to-day operations, policy formulation, and political affairs. It is headed by the White House Chief of Staff and staffed by senior aides who report directly to the President, including those with titles such as Assistant to the President and Deputy Assistant to the President. These staff members are mostly political appointees without the need for Senate confirmation, allowing the President considerable discretion in shaping the office to suit each administration's priorities[1]. Historically, the White House Office was established in 1939 through Reorganization Plan 1 and Executive Order 8248 to provide immediate assistance to the President. It functions as the nerve center for presidential staff, physically located primarily in the West Wing, and plays a pivotal role in managing the President’s policy agenda, communications, and political strategy. Its flexible organization allows each President to tailor the staff composition and roles according to their governance style and objectives[1]. In the current context of 2025, the White House Office operates under the administration of President Donald J. Trump, who returned to office after the 2024 election. His administration emphasizes rejecting prior policies deemed extremist and focuses on enhancing quality of life, economic growth, and American energy dominance. The administration includes Vice President JD Vance and First Lady Melania Trump, among others, with a Cabinet advising on various governmental functions[4][6]. Recent initiatives linked to the White House’s operational sphere include the establishment of a new **Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)** aimed at modernizing federal technology and software to boost government productivity. The DOGE agenda is implemented through the renamed United States DOGE Service within the Executive Office, reflecting a concerted push to leverage technology for administrative modernization[5]. Notably, the White House Office also coordinates national security and homeland security functions through the National Security Council staff, underscoring its central role

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is a UN agency established in 1949 by General Assembly Resolution 302 (IV) to provide humanitarian assistance and protection to Palestine refugees displaced by the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict[4][6]. Beginning operations in 1950 with about 750,000 registered refugees, UNRWA now serves approximately 5.9 million Palestine refugees across five fields: Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank including East Jerusalem[3][4]. UNRWA’s mandate is unique in its long-term commitment to one refugee group, offering a comprehensive range of services including education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance, especially during armed conflicts[3][4][6]. Its education programs focus on systemic change and human development goals, while health services emphasize preventive and curative care, including screening and treatment for chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular conditions[3]. Environmental health initiatives ensure safe drinking water and sanitation to reduce disease risks within refugee camps[3]. The agency is funded almost entirely through voluntary contributions from UN Member States, with a minor portion from the UN Regular Budget predominantly for international staffing costs[2][4]. UNRWA employs nearly 30,000 staff, the vast majority of whom are refugees themselves, thereby fostering community involvement and empowerment[3]. Despite facing ongoing challenges due to the protracted nature of the refugee situation and regional instability, UNRWA remains the largest service provider to Palestine refugees, with its mandate repeatedly renewed, most recently extended through mid-2023[4]. Notably, UNRWA plays a critical role in supporting the human development and protection of four generations of Palestine refugees, addressing rising poverty, food insecurity, and youth unemployment, particularly among young women, while striving to enhance sustainable livelihoods for this vulnerable population[3][6]. Its enduring presence and multifacete