Kushner Meets Hamas Leadership in Egypt for Disarmament Talks
U.S. mediator Jared Kushner met with senior Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss a proposed disarmament deal for the Gaza Strip. The meeting is part of a broader Trump administration effort to secure a "Board of Peace" agreement. The talks focused on a roadmap for Hamas to fully disarm in exchange for reconstruction aid. However, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has publicly rejected any military withdrawal until the disarmament process is fully verified, highlighting significant diplomatic hurdles.
Date: August 17, 2026
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: HIGH
Source: CBS News