Kushner Meets Netanyahu and Hamas Leaders to Salvage Gaza Peace Plan

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Aug 17

Kushner Meets Netanyahu and Hamas Leaders to Salvage Gaza Peace Plan

Trump envoy Jared Kushner held meetings in Egypt and Israel to rescue a U.S. backed peace proposal that Netanyahu previously rejected. Kushner met with Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya in Cairo to discuss a road map for peace involving the group's disarmament. These discussions follow a formal commitment signed by Trump and regional leaders to end the conflict. Kushner then traveled to Israel to meet with Netanyahu to break the diplomatic logjam. Trump publicly urged that Israel should stop striking Gaza while these high level negotiations continue. This push comes as the United States and Iran remain in a stalemate over separate regional negotiations.

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Aug 9

Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan

Netanyahu dismissed the U.S. Board of Peace proposal, asserting that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. This stance follows a joint declaration between Trump and regional leaders aimed at establishing a new chapter of safety in the region. Netanyahu's refusal signals a hardening position against phased military withdrawals that were central to the American-led initiative. The rejected plan required both the disarmament of Hamas and an Israeli exit from the Gaza Strip. While Trump and leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye sought to end the two-year conflict, Netanyahu maintains that security requirements have not yet been met. Reports indicate that Netanyahu insists on a genuine disarmament process before any troop movements occur, complicating the 15-point ceasefire framework.

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Aug 9

Netanyahu Breaks With Trump Over Phased Gaza Withdrawal Proposal

Netanyahu's refusal to withdraw until Hamas is disarmed blocks a 15-point ceasefire plan backed by the United States. This public stance creates a rare diplomatic rift between the Israeli government and Trump. Trump recently signed a multilateral declaration with leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye to end the conflict. The rejected proposal called for a phased military withdrawal and the establishment of a new Palestinian government. Netanyahu signaled a hardening of his position regarding the timeline for troop removal. He insisted that strict security guarantees must be met before any Israeli forces leave Gaza.

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Aug 9

Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan

Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. This announcement follows the presentation of a 15-point peace proposal backed by the Trump administration. Netanyahu emphasized that military operations will continue until the group no longer poses a threat. The rejected plan sought to exchange an Israeli military withdrawal for the complete disarmament of Hamas. The Israeli government maintains that security requirements have not been met under the current framework. Other reports indicate that the 15-point plan was intended to provide a path toward ending the conflict. However, Netanyahu remains firm on the disarmament condition before any troop movement.

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