‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says
US envoy Jared Kushner stated that Gaza will not be allowed to rebuild until Hamas disarms. This stance was expressed during meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Kushner's comments reflect a significant shift in US policy towards Gaza, emphasizing the need for Hamas to disarm before reconstruction efforts can begin.
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- ✓ Jared Kushner said, 'We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt' until Hamas disarms.
- ✓ Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the situation in Gaza.
- ✓ The US is considering a role for a US general to verify Hamas disarmament before Israel withdraws from Gaza.
What changed
Kushner's statement marks a clear ultimatum to Hamas, linking disarmament directly to rebuilding efforts in Gaza.
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Kushner: Gaza Rebuilding Hinges on Hamas Disarmament
US envoy Jared Kushner stated that Gaza will not be allowed to rebuild until Hamas disarms. This stance was expressed during meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Kushner's comments reflect a significant shift in US policy towards Gaza, emphasizing the need for Hamas to disarm before reconstruction efforts can begin.
Why it matters
The situation in Gaza has been a longstanding concern, with the region facing significant infrastructure damage and humanitarian needs. The relationship between Hamas, a militant group controlling Gaza, and Israel has been tense, with periods of conflict. US policy has sought to balance support for Israel with humanitarian concerns in Gaza.
What is confirmed
- Jared Kushner said, 'We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt' until Hamas disarms.
- Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the situation in Gaza.
- The US is considering a role for a US general to verify Hamas disarmament before Israel withdraws from Gaza.
Still unconfirmed
- Kushner gives Hamas an ultimatum: disarm or Israel gets US backing to 'finish the job'.
What to watch next
- Hamas's response to Kushner's ultimatum
- Progress on Hamas disarmament verification
- US-Israel coordination on Gaza policy
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (8)
- The New York Times — Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza
- Axios — Kushner urges Netanyahu to test Hamas disarmament in Gaza
- Fox News — Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’
- Al Jazeera — ‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says
- The Economist — World in Brief: Jared Kushner meets Hamas; Trump cuts military exercises with South Korea
- 10TV — AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
- NPR — Former U.S. ambassador on Kushner's meeting with Israel's prime minister
- France 24 — Netanyahu, Kushner agree US general to verify Hamas disarmament before Israel withdraws from Gaza
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