Jared Kushner Meets Hamas Leader to Discuss Gaza Road Map

U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner held a rare meeting with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt on August 16, 2026, to advance the stalled 15-point Gaza ceasefire road map.

The two-hour discussion included officials from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, focusing on Hamas' disarmament and Israel's withdrawal from territory where forces currently control approximately 60% of Gaza.

Kushner is scheduled to meet Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on August 17, 2026, to address the leader's recent rejection of the U.S.-backed peace plan ahead of the October 27 election.