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The fresh attack came as Russian President Vladimir Putin has been hardening his warning on the West not to aid Ukraine.

It is “committed to wildfire mitigation through grid hardening, situational awareness and enhanced operational practices.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the demonstrators of hardening the negotiating position of Hamas.

Mr Sheikh continued, his face hardening with anger.

Sir Keir's own rhetoric, especially as regards the humanitarian situation in Gaza, has been publicly hardening for a little while.