Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’

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   Kushner gives Hamas ultimatum: Disarm or face Israeli action with US backing

   Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in an effort to break the logjam over Gaza. Kushner reportedly gave Hamas a stark ultimatum: disarm or Israel will get US backing to 'finish the job'. The meeting made little progress in advancing a Gaza deal. Kushner and Netanyahu clashed over continued Israeli strikes on terrorists.

   Why it matters

   The situation in Gaza remains tense, with Israel and Hamas at odds. The US has been involved in efforts to broker a deal. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has a long history, with Gaza being a key point of contention.

   What is confirmed

   • Kushner met with Netanyahu to discuss the situation in Gaza.
   • Kushner gave Hamas an ultimatum to disarm.
   • The meeting between Kushner and Netanyahu made little progress.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Kushner told Hamas that Israel will get US backing to 'finish the job' if they do not disarm.

   What to watch next

   • Hamas's response to Kushner's ultimatum
   • Further developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
   • US involvement in the peace process
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. The New York Times — Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza
   2. Fox News — Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’
   3. NPR — Former U.S. ambassador on Kushner's meeting with Israel's prime minister
   4. The Washington Post — Kushner, Netanyahu make little progress on advancing Gaza deal after meeting
   5. The Times of Israel — PM, Kushner clashed over continued Israeli strikes on Oct. 7 terrorists — officials
   6. Al Jazeera — Why White House envoys cannot sway Israel’s war leader
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