Kushner arrives in Israel after rare Hamas talks
US envoy Jared Kushner arrived in Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after rare talks with Hamas's political leadership in Egypt. The meetings are part of an effort to revive a stalled US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan, with Egyptian intelligence also involved in attempts to break the deadlock, according to three outlets.
Why it matters
Direct engagement across the parties may reopen negotiations, though agreement on the ceasefire plan remains uncertain.
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Part of the August 17, 2026 brief.