Kushner Promises Hamas Leader Support for Gaza Deal Before Leaving Cairo
A source within Hamas disclosed that U.S. envoy Jared Kushner, senior adviser to President Donald Trump, pledged to Khalil Al-Hayya, head of Hamas's political bureau, that he would work to ensure the implementation of the Trump‑backed Gaza cease‑fire plan before departing Cairo.
Meeting details
The source, speaking to Israel's Channel 11, said Kushner told Al‑Hayya he would exert pressure on Israeli circles to honor the agreement on disarming Hamas and Israeli withdrawal from war‑torn areas. The discussion followed a rare encounter between the two a few days earlier, aiming to revive the framework negotiated last year with Steve Wittenfeld.
Political backdrop
Simultaneously, Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has criticized the 15‑point U.S. roadmap. According to Yedioth Ahronoth, Netanyahu labeled Hamas leaders "the architects of October 7," intensifying diplomatic tensions.
The talks remain stalled, as the U.S. continues to push both sides toward a cease‑fire and a comprehensive disarmament of Hamas in Gaza.
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