DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said it should be known within three weeks whether Hamas will agree to give up its weapons, and threatened action if the group does not.

Trump launches phase two of Gaza plan focusing on demilitarization Hamas and reconstruction, but experts warn disarming Hamas remains decisive challenge.

Speaking to the World Economic Forum on Tuesday, President Donald Trump used a wide-ranging address to frame US foreign policy as a test of deterrence and leverage, with a pointed focus on Israel, Hamas, and the balance of power in the Middle East, while also pressing long-running demands on allies and rivals from NATO burden-sharing to Greenland.

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced the launch of the second phase of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for

Norway and Sweden have indicated that they won’t participate, after France also said no. French officials stressed that while they support the Gaza peace plan, they were concerned the board could seek to replace the U.N. as the main venue for resolving conflicts.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Hamas will be “blown away” if the militant group doesn’t hand over its weapons as required by the US-brokered ceasefire.

Pakistan’s decision to join US President Donald Trump’s newly announced “Board of Peace” has placed Islamabad in a delicate position, raising questions about how long it can maintain neutrality while aligning with a US-led security framework.

"We’ll work with many others, including the United Nations," said Trump as he introduced the founding members.

President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French champagne and wine this week, one of the latest he’s brought against European nations. The reason for the latest tariff threat has to do with the country’s response to his Board of Peace proposal. Here’s what to know: