Kushner to Meet Netanyahu After Hamas Talks

U.S. envoy Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday in Washington, following a brief visit to Egypt where he held talks with Hamas leaders. The meetings were part of an effort to revive a U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan that had stalled after Israel rejected the proposal. Kushner’s discussions in Cairo focused on securing a ceasefire and setting the groundwork for a phased humanitarian and political settlement in the Gaza Strip.

The plan, originally drafted by the United States, calls for an immediate halt to hostilities, the release of Palestinian prisoners, and the reopening of Gaza’s border crossings, with a long‑term framework for governance and security guarantees. While Hamas has expressed willingness to negotiate, the Israeli government has maintained that the proposal falls short of its security requirements and does not adequately address concerns over Hamas’s legitimacy. The recent meeting between Kushner and Netanyahu underscores Washington’s continued push to mediate, but also highlights the entrenched divisions that have kept the peace process at a standstill.

As the U.S. and Israeli officials work to find common ground, the situation in Gaza remains volatile. The outcome of these diplomatic efforts will shape the next phase of the conflict, with implications for regional stability and humanitarian conditions in the besieged enclave.