U.S. envoy Kushner sets 30-day timeline for start of Gaza disarmament
U.S. envoy Jared Kushner stated that practical steps toward disarming Hamas could begin within 30 days following productive talks with Israeli leadership. Under the proposed plan, a U.S. general will oversee the surrender of heavy weaponry and the dismantling of tunnel networks. Kushner emphasized that the United States will not support or fund reconstruction in the Gaza Strip until the demilitarization process is underway, granting Israel the right to "finish the job" if Hamas refuses.
Date: August 18, 2026
Location: Jerusalem, Israel
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Middle East Eye