Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan
The talks stalled as Israel continued military operations in Gaza while Hamas refused to give up its weapons.
US envoy Jared Kushner ended his two-day talks in Jerusalem on Monday without achieving a breakthrough in the stalled US plan to end the war in Gaza. Both Israel and Hamas remained steadfast on their key demands. Kushner had met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas political leader Khalil Al-Hayya earlier in the week as part of efforts to revive the plan.
However, Netanyahu rejected the deal, insisting Israel would not withdraw until Hamas was disarmed. The Israeli military continued to operate in Gaza, conducting air strikes and seizing more territory. Hamas, in turn, refused to lay down its weapons. Both sides disputed the timeline for implementing the plan, which requires Israel to withdraw forces and Hamas to disarm.
The US Board of Peace, which is implementing the plan, stated that Israel would retain the right to self-defense and could act if Hamas rearm or engage in violence. The talks also aimed to establish working groups for disarmament and addressing public health issues in Gaza.
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