Netanyahu, Kushner discuss Gaza plan amid standoff over trapped Hamas terrorists
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with top White House adviser Jared Kushner at the premier’s office on Monday morning as Washington and Jerusalem continue to coordinate the ceasefire in Gaza and efforts to bring back the remaining slain hostages held by Hamas.
An Israeli government spokesperson said that Netanyahu and Kushner discussed disarming Hamas, demilitarizing Gaza, and ensuring Hamas does not have a future role in Gaza — all central components of the second phase of US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and Aryeh Lightstone, a senior adviser to US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, also participated in the Jerusalem meeting with Kushner, which took place ahead of an expected visit by Witkoff to Israel as part of continued efforts to advance Trump’s plan.
