US envoys, including Jared Kushner, met with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo, with Hamas officials present at some sessions, as Israel carried out strikes in Gaza.
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Key facts
- US President Donald Trump's envoys met mediators in Cairo.
- Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish officials took part in the talks.
- Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings, according to a diplomat.
- Jared Kushner, Trump's envoy and son-in-law, attended.
- Israel continued strikes in Gaza during the talks.
US President Donald Trump’s envoys met with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo, according to reporting by CNBC, as Israeli strikes continued in Gaza.
Among the American delegation was Jared Kushner, described by CNBC as Trump’s envoy and son-in-law. He was involved in the meetings that mediators held during the Cairo talks.
A diplomat cited by CNBC said Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings held between the mediators and Trump’s envoy. The presence of Hamas representatives indicates the sessions touched on parties central to the conflict.
The talks brought together mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey, three countries that have played roles in efforts surrounding the situation in Gaza. Their participation underscored the international dimension of the diplomatic effort taking place in Cairo.
The meetings unfolded against the backdrop of continued Israeli strikes in Gaza, according to CNBC, highlighting the ongoing military situation as diplomatic contacts proceeded.
CNBC’s report did not detail the outcome of the meetings or any agreements reached. Further specifics about the substance of the discussions were not provided in the available source.
Why it matters
Diplomatic contacts involving US envoys, regional mediators and Hamas officials point to continued efforts to address the conflict in Gaza. The talks are significant because they occurred even as Israeli strikes continued, reflecting the difficulty of pursuing negotiations amid active fighting.
Frequently asked questions
Who attended the Cairo meetings?
According to CNBC, US President Trump's envoys, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner, met with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators, and Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings.
Were Hamas officials involved in the talks?
A diplomat cited by CNBC said Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings that mediators held with Trump's envoy.
What was happening in Gaza during the talks?
CNBC reported that Israel continued strikes in Gaza while the meetings took place in Cairo.
Timeline
- Trump's envoys meet with Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo as Israel strikes Gaza
CNBC Top News: Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings that mediators held with Trump's envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner, the diplomat said.