Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and Middle East envoy, held a rare meeting with Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday to advance a U.S.-backed plan for ending the conflict in Gaza.

The discussions focused on implementing a ceasefire deal that includes the disarmament of Hamas and a roadmap for transferring power to a new Palestinian government. Kushner also met earlier in the day with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to coordinate on the same issues.

Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya participated in the talks, which took place in the Egyptian city of El-Alamein. Sources familiar with the meeting confirmed the engagement but spoke on condition of anonymity.

The effort comes amid stalled progress on a fragile ceasefire brokered by the Trump administration. Kushner is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to continue the diplomatic push.

U.S. officials have described the plan as seeking verifiable steps toward Hamas laying down its arms while establishing a technocratic administration in Gaza. The meeting marks a direct channel between American negotiators and Hamas representatives at a critical juncture.

Kushner has been joined in the region by fellow envoy Steve Witkoff as part of broader talks involving Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators. The Board of Peace, established by the Trump administration to oversee the process, has also played a role in the negotiations.