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Jared Kushner meets Hamas representatives in Egypt over Trump's Gaza plan
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The essentials
Jared Kushner, described as an adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump and Washington's representative, met with Hamas representatives in Egypt on August 16, 2026, according to Le Monde. The discussions focused on advancing the American roadmap outlining a transition in Gaza. Hamas had agreed to this roadmap in late July, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially rejected it. Kushner's presence in Israel on August 17 remains uncertain due to conflicting versions of a Le Monde headline.
- The meeting with Hamas took place in Egypt on August 16.
- Discussions focused on a Gaza transition plan.
- Hamas had accepted the roadmap in late July.
- Benjamin Netanyahu officially rejected the American proposal.
- Kushner's presence in Israel on August 17 remains uncertain.
What we know
Jared Kushner met with Hamas representatives in Egypt on August 16, 2026, according to Le Monde. He is described as an adviser to President Donald Trump and Washington's representative.
The discussions aimed to advance the Trump administration's plan for Gaza, an American roadmap outlining a transition in the territory.
Hamas had agreed to this roadmap in late July.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially rejected the American proposal.
Timeline
- Late July 2026Hamas agreed to the American roadmap outlining a transition in Gaza.
- August 16, 2026Jared Kushner met with Hamas representatives in Egypt.
- August 17, 2026Two versions of the same Le Monde headline conflict over his arrival in Israel.
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