Kushner Leads US Gaza Ceasefire Push

Kushner has been holding high-wire diplomacy aimed at reviving a U.S.-backed plan to disarm Hamas in Gaza and allow an Israeli withdrawal, with meetings in Egypt with Hamas leaders and forthcoming talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The effort is mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey and follows a earlier agreement in which Hamas signaled acceptance of the framework while Israel has insisted Hamas disarm before any withdrawal proceeds. Regional scrutiny intensified as some powers publicly criticized Israel’s rejection of the road map, arguing that it obstructs peace efforts. The discussions also involve ongoing diplomacy among major actors, including Tony Blair and the Board of Peace, as part of shaping future governance and reconstruction for Gaza’s two million residents. The push to advance the peace plan is happening under the broader umbrella of U.S. engagement led by Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, reflecting the Trump administration’s active role in steering negotiations.