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Israel relies entirely on the US. Why can't Netanyahu just give Trump what he wants?
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Israel relies entirely on the US. Why can't Netanyahu just give Trump what he wants?

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jared Kushner has been mediating between Hamas and Israeli authorities to broker a deal for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza.
  • A previous agreement, described as a roadmap by the Peace Council, was not officially signed.
  • The Peace Council was established as part of a ceasefire and is intended to mediate global conflicts.

Jared Kushner has been actively traveling between Egypt and Jerusalem, mediating discussions between Hamas and Israeli authorities. His efforts aim to secure a definitive agreement for Hamas to lay down its arms and for Israel to withdraw from Gaza.

This initiative follows a previous accord, which former President Trump characterized as historic. However, the agreement was not formally signed, with the Peace Council describing it as more of a roadmap. The Council itself was formed in October 2025 as part of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

The Peace Council's mandate is to oversee the peace agreement between the parties. Trump has stated that the organization will mediate all global conflicts, positioning himself as its lifelong leader. The details of the current mediation efforts and the potential for a signed agreement remain under scrutiny.

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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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