Top Stories· August 17, 2026 at 04:02 p.m.
Kushner Seeks Israeli Backing for Gaza Peace Plan
Key takeaways
- Jared Kushner is seeking Israeli backing for a US-backed peace plan for Gaza
- The peace plan includes economic development initiatives and security measures
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Kushner on Monday to discuss the proposed plan
Jared Kushner, US Middle East envoy and son-in-law of President Donald Trump, is seeking to gain Israeli backing for a US-backed peace plan for Gaza. The discussions come after recent talks between Israel and Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza, aimed at easing tensions in the region.
