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The conflict in Gaza, now nearing its second year, may be entering a decisive phase. US President Donald Trump has delivered his starkest message yet, warning Hamas that it has until Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Washington D.C. time (11 p.m. Irish time) to accept his peace proposal or face what he described as “all HELL, like no one has ever seen before.”

President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have confronted America’s top generals and admirals, attacking diversity measures and ordering stricter fitness standards during a surprise summit in Virginia.