Al Jazeera · 2026-08-17
• What happened: Palestinians, Israelis sceptical of Gaza plan as Kushner visits region Palestinians, Israelis sceptical of Gaza plan as Kushner visits region US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to push Trump’s 15-point Gaza roadmap, which has already been rejected by Israel. ... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Palestinians, Israelis sceptical of Gaza plan as Kushner visits region
US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to push Trump’s 15-point Gaza roadmap, which has already been rejected by Israel. Both Palestinians and Israelis are sceptical that an agreement is possible.
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