US Negotiator Meets Hamas Official in Egypt Over Gaza Ceasefire Plan
U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner met with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt to discuss a U.S.-backed road map aimed at a Gaza ceasefire. The plan involves Hamas disarming and Israel withdrawing from the territory. Kushner's meeting precedes his talks with…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 17, 2026 —
United States negotiator Jared Kushner held a meeting in Egypt with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya. The discussion centered on a U.S.-backed road map intended to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
The proposed plan outlines conditions that include Hamas disarming and a subsequent withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza territory. This meeting follows Kushner’s planned discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has previously voiced reservations regarding the specifics of the road map. Meanwhile, regional powers have leveled accusations against Israel, alleging obstruction of peace efforts in the region.
The specifics of the negotiation outcomes were not immediately available. Further details on the discussions between Kushner and Netanyahu are anticipated.
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