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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the Hamas militant group had become difficult to deal with in recent days, but he was talking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about "various plans" to free hostages still held in the enclave.

Hamas "didn't really want to make a deal" on a new Gaza cease-fire and hostage release, Trump said after the U.S. and Israel pulled negotiations from Qatar.

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Donald Trump has hinted at a "phase two" in Gaza after ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas faltered last week. The president made the comments during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland on Monday as the pair discussed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Saying he believes there is “real starvation” in Gaza, President Donald Trump said the United States would set up barrier-free food centers in the beleaguered enclave. The pronouncement, made in response to questions from reporters during an appearance in Scotland,

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