Kushner meets Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza plan

U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday, attempting to revive a Gaza peace plan that Israel has thus far rejected. The meeting followed Kushner's talks with Hamas leaders in Egypt, where he pressed the group to verify its disarmament and relinquish any future role in governing the Palestinian territory.

Hamas, which endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan two weeks prior, has urged the U.S. administration to pressure Netanyahu's government to adhere to the agreement. A Hamas official stated the group is awaiting the U.S. response regarding Israel's position. The Trump administration has increased engagement with Hamas, aiming to end the conflict and having previously negotiated a ceasefire that led to the release of Israeli hostages.

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Hamas is demanding that the US administration… pressure Netanyahu’s government to adhere to and implement the roadmap agreement. Hamas is awaiting the US administration’s response regarding Israel’s position on the agreement.

Netanyahu, facing a tight election in October, has shown increasing willingness to defy Trump. He recently rejected the Gaza plan, despite assurances that Israel would not need to withdraw until Hamas fully disarmed. This stance contrasts with earlier calls for a phased Israeli withdrawal.

Adding to the tension, Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel's far-right national security minister, advocated for "targeted eliminations" in Gaza, suggesting daily killings of 30 to 40 individuals. His remarks were made on a podcast with a former Gaza hostage.

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I think targeted eliminations should be carried out in Gaza every night. Take out 30 or 40. Not only those who endanger you right now. These are people