Kushner Meets Netanyahu to Secure Israeli Backing for US Gaza Peace Plan

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and special envoy, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Monday, following a round of talks with Hamas representatives aimed at advancing a US-brokered peace framework for Gaza. Kushner's visit is focused on gaining Israeli approval for the broad outlines of the proposed settlement.

The US plan envisions a phased ceasefire, the release of hostages still held in Gaza, and a broader political framework for the territory's future governance. Details of the proposal have not been made fully public, but sources familiar with the negotiations indicate that it includes significant security guarantees for Israel alongside provisions for Palestinian civilian relief.

The talks come at a delicate moment, with ongoing military operations in Gaza and deep divisions within the Israeli government over the acceptable terms for any ceasefire deal. Hamas has publicly stated several conditions it would require before agreeing to a long-term arrangement.