Kushner says US will not allow Gaza reconstruction until Hamas disarms

Trump’s son‑in‑law and former senior adviser, Jared Kushner, reiterated that the United States will not limit Israel’s right to defend itself as Israeli air and artillery strikes continue in the Gaza Strip. Speaking to reporters in Washington on Thursday, Kushner said the U.S. remains “firmly committed” to Israel’s security and that any restrictions on its military operations would be “counter‑productive” to regional stability. His comments came amid a surge in Israeli attacks that have targeted what the Israeli military describes as Hamas infrastructure, while civilian casualties in Gaza have risen sharply, prompting renewed calls for a cease‑fire from the United Nations and several European capitals.

The statement underscores the Biden administration’s ongoing diplomatic balancing act, which seeks to maintain strong U.S.–Israel ties while addressing international concerns over humanitarian conditions in Gaza. U.S. officials have continued to provide Israel with military aid and diplomatic backing, even as they urge restraint and the protection of civilians. Kushner’s remarks suggest that, for the foreseeable future, Washington is unlikely to impose formal constraints on Israeli operations, a stance that may shape forthcoming negotiations aimed at de‑escalating the conflict and addressing the broader Middle‑East peace process.