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Kushner’s firm profited from Israeli defense investments while he negotiated Gaza war end, probe finds

A CNN investigation revealed that Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, is the largest shareholder in Phoenix Financial, a company with significant investments in Israeli defense firms. This financial link existed while Kushner worked to broker an end to the war in Gaza. While reports indicate Affinity Partners benefited from these defense-related stakes, investigators found no direct link between Kushner's diplomatic efforts and the specific investments. Kushner has denied that his diplomacy would benefit his business interests in Tel Aviv.

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  • ✓ Jared Kushner's company Affinity Partners is the largest shareholder in Phoenix Financial.
  • ✓ Phoenix Financial has invested in Israeli defense companies, including Elbit Systems.
  • ✓ Jared Kushner has been involved in negotiating an end to the war in Gaza.
  • ✓ Kushner has denied that his Israeli diplomacy might benefit his business interests in Tel Aviv.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 11 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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A CNN investigation detailed the specific financial link between Affinity Partners and Phoenix Financial.

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  1. Kushner's firm held stakes in Israeli defense firms during Gaza negotiations

    A CNN investigation revealed that Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, is the largest shareholder in Phoenix Financial, a company with significant investments in Israeli defense firms. This financial link existed while Kushner worked to broker an end to the war in Gaza. While reports indicate Affinity Partners benefited from these defense-related stakes, investigators found no direct link between Kushner's diplomatic efforts and the specific investments. Kushner has denied that his diplomacy would benefit his business interests in Tel Aviv.

    Why it matters

    The situation raises questions about potential conflicts of interest for a private citizen acting as a diplomatic intermediary. Affinity Partners manages capital that intersects with the military industry of a state where Kushner is conducting high-level peace negotiations.

    What is confirmed

    • Jared Kushner's company Affinity Partners is the largest shareholder in Phoenix Financial.
    • Phoenix Financial has invested in Israeli defense companies, including Elbit Systems.
    • Jared Kushner has been involved in negotiating an end to the war in Gaza.
    • Kushner has denied that his Israeli diplomacy might benefit his business interests in Tel Aviv.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Affinity Partners holds a billion-dollar stake in a group investing in Israeli military suppliers.
    • Phoenix Financial holds at least $456 million in businesses that supply the Israeli military.

    What to watch next

    • Official responses from the Israeli or U.S. governments regarding the conflict of interest
    • Disclosure of the exact valuation of Affinity Partners' stake in Phoenix Financial
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. CNN — Jared Kushner’s company has large stake in firm with Israeli military links
    2. Ynetnews — Kushner’s firm profited from Israeli defense investments while he negotiated Gaza war end, probe finds
    3. Forbes — Jared Kushner Denies His Israeli Diplomacy Might Benefit His Tel Aviv Business Interests
    4. The Hill — Kushner pushes back on CNN report about Israeli investments tied to military
    5. The Daily Beast — Billionaire Jared Kushner Melts Down at Damning Exposé
    6. www.cnn.com — Jared Kushner’s company has large stake in firm with Israeli military links
    7. www.jpost.com — Jared Kushner Gaza role draws scrutiny over investments tied to Israeli defense firms - report
    8. www.ibtimes.co.uk — Jared Kushner Negotiates Gaza Peace Deal While His Firm Holds Stake in Companies Supplying Israel's Milit....
    9. www.ynetnews.com — Kushner’s firm profited from Israeli defense investments while he negotiated Gaza war - ynetglobal
    10. www.yahoo.com — Kushner Faces Scrutiny Over Investments in Company With ...
    11. martindvasquez.substack.com — Jared Kushner Negotiated Gaza Peace While His Firm is ...
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