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In Jerusalem, US negotiator Jared Kushner presses Netanyahu about Gaza deal

In Jerusalem, US negotiator Jared Kushner presses Netanyahu about Gaza deal

Summary

Jared Kushner, a US negotiator and son-in-law of President Donald Trump, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem to discuss a US-backed plan for a ceasefire deal in Gaza. This meeting came after Netanyahu rejected the plan, and Kushner had previously met Hamas’ leader in Egypt to push for agreement.

Key Facts

  • Jared Kushner is acting as a US negotiator in the Middle East peace talks.
  • Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on August 18, 2026.
  • Netanyahu recently rejected a US-supported roadmap for a ceasefire in Gaza.
  • Before meeting Netanyahu, Kushner met with Hamas’ leader in Egypt.
  • The US is trying to get Israel to approve the ceasefire plan in Gaza.
  • The negotiations are part of ongoing efforts to reduce violence and resolve the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
  • The article mentions related regional tensions and humanitarian issues in the Middle East.
  • Jared Kushner is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law.
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