Hamas urges Board of Peace to pressure Israel after meeting with Jared Kushner in Cairo

Hamas announced on Thursday that it is urging the newly formed Board of Peace to pressure Israel into accepting the Gaza peace plan that the group presented earlier this year. The call followed a meeting in Cairo between senior Hamas officials and former U.S. senior adviser Jared Kushner, who has been working with regional actors to facilitate a diplomatic pathway to end the conflict in the enclave. In the Cairo talks, Hamas reiterated its willingness to implement the cease‑fire and reconstruction measures outlined in its proposal, while urging the Board—comprising representatives from Egypt, Qatar, the United Nations and other mediators—to use its influence to compel Israeli authorities to engage with the plan.

The Board of Peace, established in early 2024 to coordinate international efforts toward a lasting settlement, has so far faced challenges in securing Israeli participation, with Jerusalem maintaining that any agreement must address security concerns and the release of hostages. Kushner’s involvement underscores the United States’ continued interest in a negotiated solution, though Washington has not publicly endorsed the Hamas proposal. Analysts note that Hamas’ appeal to the Board signals a strategic shift toward leveraging multilateral mechanisms rather than direct bilateral talks. The next steps will likely involve diplomatic outreach by the Board to both parties, aiming to set a timetable for negotiations and assess the feasibility of implementing the Gaza peace plan.