US Diplomat Jared Kushner is set to hold crucial talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following a significant meeting with Hamas officials in a bid to maintain stability in the volatile region. The meeting marks Kushner's second known encounter with Hamas representatives, a move that has sparked both optimism and skepticism among observers. In a previous meeting in October 2025, Kushner played a key role in brokering a deal that led to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages seized by Hamas during the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel. As Kushner sits down with Netanyahu, the international community is watching closely to see if he can build on the momentum from his previous talks and find a lasting solution to the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Jared Kushner set to meet Netanyahu following talks with HamasJared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on GazaThe meeting marks the second known meeting between Jared Kushner with representatives of Hamas.Kushner, Trump’s envoy and son-in-law, previously met Hamas officials alongside US envoy Steve Witkoff in October 2025, helping clinch a deal that led to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of remaining hostages seized by Hamas in the 7 October, 2023 attacks on Israel. Continue reading...
