US Special Envoy Jared Kushner Holds Crucial Meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv to Unblock Gaza Peace Plan

US Special Envoy Jared Kushner Holds Crucial Meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv to Unblock Gaza Peace Plan

American delegation demands Israel advance the second phase of the 15-point roadmap following a historic meeting with Hamas leadership in Egypt.

United States special envoy Jared Kushner met on Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a high-stakes negotiation session in Tel Aviv. The delegation, which included Board of Peace Director-General Nickolay Mladenov and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, arrived in Israel following an unprecedented meeting with a Hamas delegation in Cairo.

The visit's core objective is to pressure the Israeli government to accept and implement the terms of the second phase of the 15-point peace plan endorsed by the Board of Peace and United States President Donald Trump. However, Netanyahu's resistance to the roadmap has caused significant diplomatic strain, with Washington demanding an end to delaying tactics and compliance with internationally agreed guidelines.

"The delegation's mandate in Tel Aviv is not to reopen negotiations, but rather to close the deal, demanding that Israel halt attacks in Gaza, withdraw to the Yellow Line, and enable the expansion of humanitarian aid and civil governance mechanisms."

 — Diplomatic sources close to the discussions.

 

Key Highlights of the Meeting:

Impasse on Execution Sequence: The Israeli government insists on maintaining military forces and refusing withdrawal until Hamas is completely disarmed, which clashes with the phased timeline proposed in the peace plan.

Growing International Pressure: The meeting comes a day after a bloc of eight Arab and Muslim nations issued a joint statement holding Israel responsible for delaying the end of the war and threatening the success of diplomatic efforts led by Washington.

Paradigm Shift: The recent direct dialogue between US envoys and Hamas in Cairo has reshaped the political landscape, placing additional pressure on Tel Aviv to align with regional stabilization guidelines.

The US administration aims to secure a definitive breakthrough in the Gaza Strip, focusing on the transition to a technocratic administration and the formal beginning of the enclave's civil reconstruction.

About the Coverage:

This press release summarizes diplomatic developments and ongoing negotiations regarding the Middle East peace process. For more information and continuous updates, please consult official international news channels.