Kushner, Mladenov plan Israel visit to push Trump’s Gaza plan after Netanyahu rejection
U.S. special envoy Jared Kushner and Gaza Board of Peace CEO Nickolay Mladenov are set to visit Israel to advocate for President Donald Trump's 15-point Gaza plan. The two may arrive as early as next week, though an official confirmed the visit has not been officially confirmed. The talks come amidst Netanyahu's rejection of the 15-point document, stating that Israel would not accept it and that the IDF would continue its operations until Hamas was disarmed.
Despite Netanyahu's public stance, U.S. officials argue that Israel's actions, such as stopping assassinations and maintaining the ceasefire, are more indicative of its true intentions. However, recent Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of several Hamas officials, further complicating the situation. While Israel maintains that its rules of engagement in Gaza have not changed, an Israeli security official confirmed that they will continue targeting Hamas members involved in the October 7 massacre and emerging threats.
If Kushner visits, the agenda may extend beyond Gaza to include developments in the West Bank and concerns over settler violence. The visit also marks the sixth anniversary of the Abraham Accords, a diplomatic achievement associated with Kushner's efforts during Trump's administration.
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