{
  "id": 1555171,
  "title": "Israel can 'finish the job properly' in Gaza if Hamas does not disarm, Kushner says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/israel-can-finish-the-job-properly-in-gaza-if-hamas-does-not-disarm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T20:05:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/hamas-could-disarm-month-kushner-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and Gaza envoy, Jared Kushner, recently stated that Israel could complete its mission in Gaza if Hamas disarms. On Monday, Kushner met with Hamas and expressed optimism about the potential for progress within a month. According to Kushner, a successful meeting with Hamas, where they \"said all the right things,\" would grant them a chance to demonstrate their sincerity. He believes that progress could be noticeable within 30 days, potentially involving the removal of weapons and filling in tunnels. Kushner emphasized that if Hamas voluntarily surrenders its weapons and tunnels within the next 60 to 90 days, it would signify a significant achievement in terms of security. However, he also affirmed that the Trump Board of Peace would not impede Israel's right to self-defense if there were imminent threats. If Hamas fails to meet its commitments, Kushner stated that Israel would receive stronger support from the United States and other nations to advance the peace plan and effectively complete the task.",
  "summary": "Israel can 'finish the job properly' in Gaza if Hamas does not disarm, Kushner says US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and Gaza envoy Jared Kushner said on Monday that he had a \"very cordial\" meeting with Hamas and that getting the group to disarm and move forward with Trump's peace plan could materialise in about a month. “Our meeting with Hamas was very cordial, and they said all the right…",
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    "outlets": 9,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Kushner sits with Netanyahu to talk Gaza after 2-hour meeting with Hamas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/kushner-sits-with-netanyahu-to-talk-gaza-after-2-hour-meeting-with-1458884",
        "published": "2026-08-17T08:51:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Kushner sits with Netanyahu to talk Gaza after 2-hour meeting with Hamas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/kushner-sits-with-netanyahu-to-talk-gaza-after-2-hour-meeting-with",
        "published": "2026-08-17T09:23:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Kushner to meet Netanyahu after talks with Hamas leaders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/kushner-to-meet-netanyahu-after-talks-with-hamas-leaders",
        "published": "2026-08-17T09:59:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Kushner meets Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/kushner-meets-netanyahu-after-talks-with-hamas-on-gaza-plan",
        "published": "2026-08-17T10:50:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Who is Khalil Al-Hayya, the Hamas leader who met Kushner in Cairo?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/who-is-khalil-al-hayya-the-hamas-leader-who-met-kushner-in-cairo",
        "published": "2026-08-17T12:46:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Kushner heads to Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/kushner-heads-to-netanyahu-after-rare-hamas-meeting",
        "published": "2026-08-17T13:08:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Netanyahu meets US envoy Jared Kushner",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/netanyahu-meets-us-envoy-jared-kushner",
        "published": "2026-08-17T14:01:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/kushners-gaza-peace-plan-talks-end-without-breakthrough",
        "published": "2026-08-17T18:00:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}