WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump warned of “complete obliteration” if Hamas insists on staying in power in Gaza, as negotiations to end the bloody war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group are set for this week.

Hamas said on Oct. 3 it had agreed to release all Israeli hostages, alive or dead, under the terms of Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan and is expected to enter mediated negotiations to discuss the details in Egypt.

Gaza would also be redeveloped, according to the proposal text, with the option for Palestinians who want to remain in the country to stay. Hamas fighters would get amnesty and the territory would come under temporary governance by a new, Palestinian committee that would be overseen by a "Board of Peace." Trump would personally chair the panel, along

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