Jared Kushner may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, source says
US President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner , may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The plans were reported earlier by Axios , which also said that Kushner was planning to meet mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkiye as well next week in Cairo. “We agree with the Israelis on the goal of disarming Hamas but they have…
Jared Kushner, the senior advisor to US President Donald Trump, may travel to Israel next week to discuss the situation in Gaza, according to a source familiar with the matter. Axios previously reported that Kushner plans to meet with mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey during his visit to Cairo. The purpose of Kushner's trip is to find a way to implement the 20-point plan proposed by Trump in late 2025 for Gaza.
The source told Reuters that both the US and Israelis agree on the goal of disarming Hamas, but there are valid concerns that have been raised by the Israelis, which are being addressed. Kushner's visit aims to create a path forward for the implementation of the plan.
In July, Trump announced a deal for the complete disarmament of Palestinian Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. The deal was supposed to be carried out in phases, with Israeli forces withdrawing from Gaza as disarmament progressed and an International Stabilization Force working alongside a new Palestinian police force to secure the area. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a candidate for re-election in October, has publicly rejected Trump's plan.
Hamas has reportedly agreed to the plan, but its implementation would hinge on Israel fulfilling its commitments, such as withdrawing and ceasing attacks. Since the ceasefire began in October, over 1,250 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed by Israeli attacks, and four Israeli soldiers have been killed by militants, according to Gaza health officials and Israeli tallies, respectively. Hamas typically does not disclose its own losses.
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