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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade

Jared Kushner meets with Hamas leadership to discuss U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire road map

U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner held talks with Hamas leadership in Egypt to secure commitment to a 15-point ceasefire road map, ahead of a scheduled meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The diplomatic effort seeks to restart negotiations for Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal, which have stalled despite international pressure.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of these negotiations determines the potential for a ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the start of reconstruction efforts for approximately 2 million residents.

Key Facts

  • Jared Kushner met with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt to discuss a 15-point U.S.-backed ceasefire road map.
  • The road map requires Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected the 15-point plan.
  • A 14-day negotiation period for implementation is proposed, contingent on all parties' approval.
  • Hamas demands an end to Israeli attacks and a withdrawal to a 'yellow line' before implementation begins.
  • Israeli forces currently control approximately 60% of Gaza, with plans mentioned to increase to 70%.
  • Regional powers including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia have condemned Israel's rejection of the road map.
  • The Board of Peace is the U.S.-created entity tasked with overseeing the ceasefire.
  • Hamas has linked the surrender of heavy weapons to the creation of a Palestinian state.
  • Netanyahu faces an election on Oct. 27, 2026.

Who's Mentioned

organizationBoard of Peace“U.S.-created body overseeing the ceasefire”personJared Kushner“U.S. negotiator and envoy”personKhalil al-Hayya“Hamas leader”personBenjamin Netanyahu“Israeli Prime Minister”