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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsAugust 17, 2026Hillsborough

Jared Kushner meets with Israeli and Hamas leadership to negotiate Gaza ceasefire road map

Jared Kushner held separate meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leadership to push for the adoption of a U.S.-backed 15-point ceasefire road map. The negotiations remain stalled over conflicting demands regarding the timing of Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of these negotiations determines the potential for a ceasefire, the reconstruction of Gaza, and the future governance of the territory for approximately 2 million residents.

Key Facts

  • Jared Kushner held an hourslong meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.
  • Kushner met with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Cairo on Sunday.
  • The U.S.-backed road map consists of 15 points intended to move a ceasefire forward.
  • Hamas has agreed to the road map, which includes disarmament.
  • Israel requires Hamas to fully disarm before it will withdraw troops from Gaza.
  • Israeli troops currently occupy approximately 60% of the Gaza Strip.
  • Netanyahu has previously stated an intent to increase Israeli control to 70% of the territory.
  • Regional powers including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia have condemned Israel's rejection of the road map.
  • The road map includes a pathway toward Palestinian statehood, which the current Israeli government rejects.
  • Israel faces an election on Oct. 27.
  • The anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack is approaching.

Who's Mentioned

personKhalil al-Hayya“Hamas chief”organizationTony Blair Institute“Organization involved in diplomatic efforts”personNickolay Mladenov“Board of Peace Director”personTony Blair“Former British Prime Minister”personJared Kushner“Mideast negotiator and former U.S. official”personMohammad Abu al-Qombuz“Gaza resident”organizationBoard of Peace“U.S.-created mediation body”personBenjamin Netanyahu“Israeli Prime Minister”