{
  "id": 1327247,
  "title": "Israel condemned for obstructing peace effort in Gaza",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/israel-condemned-for-obstructing-peace-effort-in-gaza-1327247",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T18:18:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/16/israel-condemned-for-obstructing-peace-effort-in-gaza/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seven nations condemned Israel on Sunday for rejecting a renewed attempt to implement US President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza, as Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt. The UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia joined Egypt in a joint statement, blaming Israel for obstructing peace efforts. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to agree to the US-backed Board of Peace's disarmament plan for Hamas, a crucial step in Trump's proposal. Kushner visited Egypt on Sunday to assist in advancing the plan, alongside representatives from Gaza's Board of Peace and senior mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey. Hamas accepted the 15-point framework for disarming and withdrawing Israeli forces, but Netanyahu rejected it in a Cabinet meeting on August 9. The US identifies Hamas as a terrorist organization. The drama underscores the Trump administration's renewed push to implement the Gaza peace plan.",
  "summary": "The UAE joined seven other Arab and Islamic nations in condemning Israel for rejecting renewed efforts to implement US President Donald Trump ’s peace plan for Gaza, as his son-in-law and envoy Jared Kushner held talks with Hamas in Egypt on Sunday to help push it through. The UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt also condemned Israel’s rejection of Palestinian…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Israel condemned for obstructing peace effort in Gaza",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/israel-condemned-for-obstructing-peace-effort-in-gaza",
        "published": "2026-08-16T18:18:48.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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