Jared Kushner Meets with Hamas Leaders in Egypt to Discuss Gaza Peace Deal

{"#Meeting Details":-1.5,"Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday to discuss the latest U.S.-backed peace deal aimed at Hamas disarmament and a power transfer to a new government, according to a source familiar with the meeting. The meeting was part of efforts to translate the plan negotiated by President Trump's international Board of Peace into concrete steps, including maintaining the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, transferring governing responsibilities to the National Committee for Administration in Gaza, ensuring Hamas has no future role in governance, facilitating Israeli withdrawals, and deploying an international stabilizing force. The meeting was also confirmed by a regional official and a Hamas official speaking on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorization to speak with reporters. The U.S.-backed plan includes Israeli forces withdrawing from parts of Gaza once disarmament is completed, with the International Stabilization Force and new Palestinian police responsible for security. The meeting comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas over a ceasefire agreement that has been in place since October 2025, resulting in more than 1,200 deaths on both sides according to Hamas-run health ministry data. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi discussed developments with Kushner earlier in the day, setting up his upcoming trip to Israel where he is expected to meet Netanyahu. The U.S. and other regional powers have condemned Israel's rejection of the plan, calling for immediate measures to keep any party from obstructing its implementation. The meeting underscores the challenges facing efforts to bring peace to Gaza amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, despite a ceasefire agreement in place since 2025. The U.S. has been pushing for Hamas disarmament as part of a broader effort to achieve lasting peace in the region, but Netanyahu's rejection highlights the difficulties in achieving such an outcome through diplomatic channels alone.":-1.5,"#Israeli Rejection and Regional Response":-1.5,"Despite the U.S.-backed plan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected the peace deal, stating that Hamas must be 'genuinely' disarmed before any military withdrawal can occur. This rejection comes as several regional powers have issued a joint statement condemning Israel's stance and calling for immediate measures to keep the plan from being obstructed. The statement was signed by foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, and ceasefire mediators, including Egypt. The U.S. has been pushing for Hamas disarmament as part of its broader efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region, but Netanyahu's rejection highlights the challenges facing such a goal through diplomatic channels alone. The meeting between Kushner and Hamas leaders underscores the difficulties in achieving a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, despite ongoing efforts by regional powers and international mediators.":-1.5,"#Implications for Gaza":-1.5,"The U.S.-backed plan includes Israeli forces withdrawing from parts of Gaza once disarmament is completed, with an International Stabilization Force and new Palestinian police responsible for security. The meeting between Kushner and Hamas leaders highlights the challenges facing efforts to bring peace to Gaza amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas. While the plan aims to ensure a peaceful transition of power in Gaza, it also emphasizes the importance of disarmament as a key component of any lasting solution. The U.S.'s push for Hamas disarmament has been met with resistance from Netanyahu, who argues that such an outcome can only be achieved through genuine disarming rather than mere rhetoric. The meeting between Kushner and Hamas leaders underscores the challenges facing efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Gaza, despite ongoing efforts by regional powers and international mediators.":-1.5}