Jared Kushner, serving as an envoy for U.S. President Donald Trump, held discussions with a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt this past Sunday. The meeting, which also included former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and envoy Nickolay Mladenov, focused on the potential implementation of a 15-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip.

The proposal, developed by the Trump-led Board of Peace, outlines a framework for the complete disarmament of armed groups in Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the establishment of a new civilian Palestinian administration. While the talks reportedly addressed concrete steps toward decommissioning weaponry and humanitarian efforts, no official statements have been issued regarding the outcome of the meeting.

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The diplomatic push follows Israel's recent rejection of the 15-point plan. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained that the Israel Defense Forces will not withdraw from the territory until Hamas is fully disarmed. In response to Israel's stance, a coalition of eight nations—including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey—issued a joint statement expressing concern that the rejection undermines ongoing peace efforts.

Kushner also held a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during his visit. Reports indicate that the delegation of envoys is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday to continue negotiations. The conflict, which began following the October 7, 2023, attacks, has resulted in over 73,000 deaths in Gaza according to local health ministry data, with the United Nations estimating that 90% of the population has been displaced.

Source: BBC News