{
  "id": 1692029,
  "title": "Kushner: US will back Israeli resumption of war if Hamas fails to honor disarmament commitments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/kushner-us-will-back-israeli-resumption-of-war-if-hamas-fails-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T11:00:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-905880"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US envoy Jared Kushner warned on Monday that Israel would be backed in a renewed war against Hamas if the terror group fails to honor disarmament promises, according to FOX News correspondent Trey Yingst. Kushner made these remarks following meetings with Hamas representatives and the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza in Cairo, as well as with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem.\n\nKushner stated that if Hamas does not follow through on its disarmament commitments, the international community would recognize their lack of sincerity towards peace, potentially leading to increased US support for Israel's actions. He emphasized that the Hamas delegation in Cairo had pledged their commitment to Trump's 20-point peace plan and the 15-point roadmap developed over the past four months, which includes surrendering weapons.\n\nHowever, Kushner acknowledged the difficulty in trusting a terrorist organization that carried out recent atrocities. Nevertheless, the US envoy expressed hope for progress, predicting that demilitarization efforts could begin within 30 days and continue for the next 60 to 90 days. He highlighted that a win-win situation would be achieved if Hamas relinquishes weapons and tunnels within this timeframe, effectively eliminating a significant security threat to Israel.\n\nThe administration, according to Kushner, will not permit Gaza's reconstruction until Hamas demonstrates a genuine commitment to demilitarization. He also clarified that the US would not hinder Israel's right to self-defense if imminent threats arise, a point he reiterated during the four-hour meeting with Netanyahu.\n\nKushner expressed empathy for the Israeli people's desire for peace after enduring three years of conflict. He noted the region's fatigue with war and the growing collective readiness for a new beginning. However, he cautioned that forging trust among conflicting parties remains a challenging task in the absence of extensive trust.",
  "summary": "Kushner said Hamas could surrender weapons and tunnels within 60 to 90 days, calling demilitarization a potential major security gain for Israel.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Kushner hails ‘very good’ meeting with Netanyahu after Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/kushner-hails-very-good-meeting-with-netanyahu-after-hamas-talks-on",
        "published": "2026-08-18T06:45:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}