Trump envoy meets Netanyahu and Hamas without breakthrough

Jared Kushner, U.S. envoy and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, has completed a two-day visit to the Middle East focused on advancing a plan for Gaza. However, his meetings with key figures have yielded no immediate signs of progress.

Kushner met with Khalil al-Hayya, the recently appointed leader of Hamas, on Sunday. On Monday, he held discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite these high-level engagements, an Israeli official indicated that no breakthrough had occurred.

The core of the stalled negotiations appears to be a 15-point plan proposed by Trump's "Board of Peace." This plan reportedly involves Hamas progressively laying down its arms in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Hamas has stated its support for the plan but has made its implementation contingent on Israel ceasing its attacks and withdrawing from the territory.

Prime Minister Netanyahu has publicly rejected the plan, maintaining Israel's position that it will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed. This fundamental disagreement underscores the significant challenges in mediating a resolution between the parties.

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there were no signs of a breakthrough