Kushner's Gaza peace talks end without breakthrough
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- Jared Kushner concluded two days of talks in Jerusalem with Israeli and Hamas leaders without reaching a breakthrough on a US plan to end the Gaza war.
- Both sides remain firm on key demands, with Israel insisting on Hamas's disarmament and Hamas demanding a halt to attacks and withdrawal.
- Gaza's reconstruction is linked to Hamas's disarmament, according to an Israeli official.
Jared Kushner, representing a stalled US plan to end the war in Gaza, departed Jerusalem without a resolution after two days of intensive talks with Israeli and Hamas leaders. The negotiations, aimed at reviving a proposal put forth by former President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace," faltered as both sides maintained firm stances on critical demands.
No redeployment by Israel's military until Hamas is fully disarmed and all of Gaza is demilitarised.
Kushner's meetings followed discussions with Hamas's political leader in Egypt. The US plan reportedly involves Hamas laying down its arms in phases as Israel withdraws its military from Gaza. However, Hamas stated its agreement to the roadmap was contingent on Israel first fulfilling its commitments, including halting attacks and withdrawing forces.
Every weapon, light and heavy, and every tunnel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing an upcoming national election, rejected the deal earlier this month. He insists Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed. An official from Trump's Board of Peace indicated that no Israeli redeployment would occur until Hamas was fully disarmed and Gaza demilitarized, emphasizing Israel's right to self-defense.
Israel retained the right of self-defence and that Israel would be able to "act accordingly" if Hamas "resorts to terror, violence, or attempts to rearm".
Despite these sticking points, the official claimed Netanyahu was informed of Hamas's commitment to disarm and cease all military activity. However, an Israeli official reiterated Netanyahu's position that troops would not withdraw and military operations would continue as necessary, including targeting militants involved in the October 7, 2023, attack. Furthermore, Gaza's reconstruction will not commence until Hamas is disarmed, according to the Israeli official.
Hamas had committed to fully disarm and "cease immediately all military activity, including rearmament and tunnel digging."
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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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