{
  "id": 1703273,
  "title": "Hamas says it is committed to Gaza deal after Kushner’s Israel visit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/hamas-says-it-is-committed-to-gaza-deal-after-kushners-israel-visit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T11:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/08/18/hamas-tells-afp-it-is-committed-to-gaza-deal-after-kushner-s-israel-visit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, Hamas declared its continued commitment to the US-backed Gaza peace deal following a meeting with White House envoy Jared Kushner in Egypt. The Israeli withdrawal from Gaza appears to remain a contentious point, with Netanyahu reportedly rejecting the latest phase of the agreement.\n\nKhan stated that Hamas remains devoted to the process, emphasizing that detailed timelines and procedural steps must be worked out, starting with Israeli approval of the roadmap. Kushner claimed that Hamas disarmament could commence within 30 days, while reconstruction efforts would follow. He also assured the US would not limit Israel's defensive capabilities in Gaza.\n\nKushner's meetings with both Hamas and Netanyahu occurred in Egypt and Jerusalem, respectively, with the latter voicing his rejection of the deal. In their discussions, both parties apparently agreed on a US general overseeing weapon surrender, while the US peace board informs Netanyahu that Israel need not begin withdrawal until disarmament is complete.\n\nDespite the peace push, Israeli strikes in Gaza continue, with at least 1,265 Palestinians killed since the Oct 10 ceasefire, according to the health ministry. Israeli forces have suffered five fatalities in return.",
  "summary": "The group says it remains committed to the US-backed Gaza peace deal after White House envoy Jared Kushner spoke to Israel about steps towards its disarmament.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}