Kushner to Push Stalled Gaza Plan with Netanyahu Amid Tensions

Jared Kushner, senior advisor and envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump, is slated to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance a contentious 15-point plan concerning the Gaza Strip, which the Israeli leader has so far rejected. This engagement follows Kushner's diplomatic outreach in Egypt with mediators from Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt, a collaborative initiative to shepherd the disputed peace framework.

The plan, orchestrated by the U.S.-led Board of Peace, aims for the demilitarization of Hamas and its transition of power to an international governing body in Gaza. Despite Kushner's strategic negotiations, Netanyahu remains opposed, particularly to stipulations requiring an Israeli withdrawal in exchange for Hamas's disarmament. Concurrently, Hamas has shown willingness towards the plan but conditions its implementation on Israel's withdrawal and cessation of hostilities.

Kushner's diplomacy underscores the enduring complexity of the Gaza issue, exacerbated by regional electoral dynamics as Netanyahu prepares for re-election. The meeting reflects broader international efforts under the Board of Peace, launched in 2026, though it notably omits direct Palestinian involvement, raising questions about the roadmap's viability and acceptance on the ground.