Report: US envoy Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt
Report: US envoy Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt Hamas leaders met on Sunday in Egypt with President Donald Trump's son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner, who is seeking to push a Gaza plan rejected by Israel, sources with knowledge of the talks told AFP. Hamas in the meeting reiterated its commitment to the deal while Kushner pushed for strong disarmament and an end to any future Hamas role in…
US envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday. According to sources, Kushner pushed for Hamas to disarm and end its role in governing Gaza. Hamas reiterated its commitment to a deal, but details of an agreement were not provided.
The meeting was attended by Egyptian and Qatari officials, and was part of efforts to push forward a Gaza peace plan. Kushner is also expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss corresponding steps Israel must take.
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya attended the meeting, which was also joined by Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad, Qatari diplomat Ali al-Thawadi, and a senior Turkish official, according to Axios.
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- Kushner, Hamas delegation in Egypt for Gaza plan talks freemalaysiatoday.com
