The US president has claimed that 59 countries are involved in efforts to bring peace to the Middle East, suggesting they have expressed support for his proposed Board of Peace.

On the subject of Gaza, he said: “If Hamas doesn’t do what they promised they will do – I think they probably will – but they were born with rifles in their hands.”

Trump added: “They have to give up their weapons, and if they don’t do that – it is going to be the end of them.”