Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:26am on 17 Aug 2026,Monday International
US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner arrived in Israel after holding rare talks with Hamas on implementing the US-backed Gaza peace plan. Kushner is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. The talks reportedly focused on Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal and humanitarian efforts. Israel has rejected Trump's 15-point plan, insisting that Hamas must be fully disarmed before any withdrawal. Hamas has urged mediators and the Board of Peace to press Israel to approve the roadmap. The development comes as regional countries push for progress on Trump's plan and an end to the Gaza conflict. (PC: BBC)
