Kushner Meets Hamas Leader in Egypt Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Jared Kushner, a U.S. negotiator, held a meeting with Hamas' leader in Egypt concerning a Gaza ceasefire road map. Kushner is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next, who has reportedly rejected the U.S.-backed plan. The talks…
Detroit, MI, August 16, 2026 —
Jared Kushner, serving as a U.S. negotiator, convened a meeting in Egypt with a leader from Hamas to discuss a potential road map for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The discussions are centered on a plan that seeks to facilitate the disarmament of Hamas and a subsequent withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
Following his meeting in Egypt, Kushner is reportedly scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, reports indicate that Prime Minister Netanyahu has expressed rejection of the U.S.-backed ceasefire plan.
The specific details of the proposed road map and the outcomes of the meeting between Kushner and the Hamas leader were not immediately available.
Further engagements are anticipated as efforts continue to mediate a resolution for the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Story summarized from the original created by Samy Magdy, Julia Frankel And Cara Anna, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
