Talks between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner produced no breakthrough on the stalled Gaza ceasefire, with Netanyahu insisting troops will not withdraw until Hamas disarms.
Key facts
- Netanyahu met Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law and envoy, over the stalled Gaza deal.
- Netanyahu said there can be no progress until Hamas first disarms.
- An Israeli official said there was no breakthrough in the meeting.
- Netanyahu made clear the IDF would not withdraw and would continue operations in Gaza.
- Netanyahu described the meeting as constructive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and envoy, that there can be no progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire deal or an Israeli withdrawal from the coastal strip until Hamas first disarms, according to the Guardian.
An Israeli official said there had been no breakthrough in the meeting between the two men. The official said Netanyahu had made it clear that the Israel Defense Forces would not withdraw from Gaza and would continue to carry out operations there.
Despite the lack of an agreement, Netanyahu described the meeting as constructive, the Guardian reported.
Netanyahu again insisted that Israeli troops will not leave the strip until Hamas disarms, restating a position that has been central to the impasse over the ceasefire negotiations.
The meeting is part of ongoing diplomatic engagement involving the Trump administration on the future of Gaza, though the Guardian’s report indicates no shift in the core positions that have kept the deal stalled.
Why it matters
The stalled Gaza ceasefire talks affect the lives of civilians in the strip and the prospects for ending the conflict. Netanyahu's insistence that Hamas disarm before any Israeli withdrawal underscores the gap that continues to block a deal despite US diplomatic involvement.
Frequently asked questions
What was the outcome of the Netanyahu-Kushner meeting?
According to the Guardian, there was no breakthrough. An Israeli official said Netanyahu made clear the IDF would not withdraw and would continue operations in Gaza, though Netanyahu called the meeting constructive.
What condition did Netanyahu set for progress on the Gaza deal?
Netanyahu said there can be no progress on the ceasefire deal or an Israeli withdrawal until Hamas first disarms.
Who is Jared Kushner in relation to these talks?
Jared Kushner is Donald Trump's son-in-law and envoy, and he met with Netanyahu over the stalled Gaza deal.