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NewsWSVN 7 News 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 the territory's 2 million residents.

Key Facts

  • Jared Kushner met with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt on Sunday to discuss a 15-point U.S.-backed ceasefire road map.
  • The road map requires Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza.
  • A 14-day negotiation period for implementation can only begin if all parties approve the road map.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected the 15-point plan.
  • Israeli forces currently control approximately 60% of Gaza.
  • Hamas has linked the surrender of heavy weapons to the creation of a Palestinian state, a condition rejected by the current Israeli government.
  • Netanyahu faces a national election on Oct. 27.
  • A coalition of regional powers, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, issued a statement condemning Israel's rejection of the road map.
  • The Board of Peace is the U.S.-created entity overseeing the ceasefire process.

Who's Mentioned

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