US Envoy Kushner Meets Egyptian President, Hamas Delegation Amid Gaza Talks

US envoy Jared Kushner held talks in Egypt on Sunday regarding the future of the Gaza Strip, meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in El Alamein. Sources indicated that Kushner was also scheduled to engage with a Hamas delegation, with the meeting reportedly brokered by Egyptian intelligence.

Following his discussions in Egypt, Kushner was expected to travel to Israel for further talks. Reports suggest he intended to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In El Alamein, Kushner was joined by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Atti and Intelligence Chief Hassan Rashad.

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The Israeli army will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is disarmed.

Netanyahu has previously stated Israel's rejection of a roadmap for Gaza, known as the "Board of Peace." He emphasized that Israeli forces would not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed and reiterated his opposition to an independent Palestinian state. Conversely, senior Hamas representative Bassem Naim affirmed the group's commitment to the Gaza roadmap.

According to a senior Israeli government official, Israel is particularly concerned about Washington's demand to cease targeted killings of Hamas members. Trump's plan reportedly includes an immediate end to military operations in Gaza, Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal, and reconstruction under a new civilian Palestinian administration. The roadmap suggests a ceasefire, followed by a Palestinian interim government with international stabilization force support. Israel's withdrawal would be phased and contingent on the verified handover of Hamas's weapons.

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The Hamas remains committed to the Gaza roadmap.