Netanyahu and Kushner talks make no breakthrough on stalled Gaza deal
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Jared Kushner that Israel will not withdraw troops from Gaza or rebuild the area until Hamas disarms. Despite talks involving Kushner, Netanyahu, and Hamas representatives, no agreement was reached, and Israeli military operations in Gaza are continuing.Key Facts
- Netanyahu insists Israel’s military will not leave Gaza until Hamas gives up its weapons.
- Kushner met Hamas’s political leader in Egypt before meeting Netanyahu in Israel.
- Hamas wants Israel to stop attacks and pull back before disarming or rebuilding.
- Two working groups were set up to discuss disarmament and Gaza reconstruction.
- The talks involved officials from the US, Israel, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the Board of Peace.
- Israel currently controls about 60% of the Gaza Strip.
- Netanyahu rejected a US-backed 15-point plan for a ceasefire earlier.
- There are political pressures on Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections, partly related to Gaza issues.
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