Why Kushner met Hamas leaders, and what it means for Trump’s Gaza roadmap
Summary
U.S. envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Cairo as part of efforts to advance a 15-point ceasefire plan for Gaza approved by President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. Kushner is also set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the plan, although Netanyahu opposes aspects of it. The meetings mark a significant change in U.S. engagement with Hamas and the Gaza conflict.Key Facts
- Jared Kushner held a two-hour meeting with a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya in Cairo.
- The ceasefire roadmap for Gaza has 15 points and was approved by President Trump’s Board of Peace.
- Netanyahu has rejected the plan, insisting Israeli forces remain until Hamas is disarmed.
- The U.S. officially labels Hamas as a terrorist group but has engaged with them indirectly before; this meeting was a rare direct contact.
- Analysts say Kushner’s meeting signals a U.S. recognition of Hamas as a key political player in Palestinian society.
- Washington wants Netanyahu to stop attacks on Gaza, pull back Israeli forces, increase humanitarian aid, and support Gaza’s reconstruction.
- Israeli officials reportedly accuse Israel of delaying and complicating the peace process under this roadmap.
- Kushner’s upcoming meeting with Netanyahu aims to finalize and push forward the ceasefire plan, not to restart talks from scratch.
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