Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior envoy, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday for several hours and reached agreement on a path forward for the Gaza conflict.
A Board of Peace official described the discussions as lengthy, in depth, and very productive. The two sides agreed that Gaza's demilitarization should begin with a Hamas weapons handover supervised by a U.S. military general.
They also concurred that no reconstruction or Israeli redeployment would occur until Hamas is fully disarmed throughout the territory. Working groups will address sanitation, clean water, public health, and other practical issues in the enclave.
The meeting followed Kushner's rare talks with Hamas leaders in Egypt over the weekend and came days after Netanyahu publicly rejected a 15-point U.S.-backed road map. That plan, which Hamas had accepted, called for the group's disarmament in exchange for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Israeli officials emphasized that security remains paramount. Netanyahu's office issued a statement noting deep and constructive discussions focused on ensuring militant factions in Gaza lay down their arms.
The Board of Peace, established earlier this year under the Trump administration, has coordinated with multiple countries to advance the ceasefire and reconstruction efforts. The latest accord signals incremental progress toward stabilizing the territory while prioritizing Israel's security requirements.
Kushner has long advocated for a pragmatic approach that combines economic incentives with firm demands on terrorist groups. Monday's outcome aligns with that strategy by sequencing disarmament ahead of broader rebuilding.
Further details on the working groups and implementation timeline are expected in the coming days as both sides continue consultations.
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