Kushner to hold talks with Netanyahu after rare meeting with Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with Jared Kushner on Monday, a day following a rare encounter with Hamas officials in Cairo. This meeting is part of efforts to advance the US president's Gaza peace plan. Sources indicate that Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya was present at some of the meetings with Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov, Trump's Gaza peace envoy.

This is Kushner's second known meeting with Hamas representatives, following a prior session in October 2025 which helped secure a ceasefire and hostage release. Trump had previously stated a deal was reached for Hamas's complete disarmament, but Netanyahu, who is up for re-election in October, has publicly opposed the US plan. Trump had envisioned a phased implementation involving Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the establishment of an International Stabilization Force to work alongside a new Palestinian police force to ensure peace. However, Hamas has agreed to the plan, contingent upon Israel fulfilling its obligations.