Trump Envoy Kushner Meets Hamas Leaders in Egypt.
Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya is set to meet Egyptian General Intelligence Service chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo on Sunday. The visit is al-Hayya's first to Egypt since he took over Hamas leadership in late July.
- Hamas elected al-Hayya head of its political bureau on July 20.
- Several senior Hamas figures, including Khaled Meshaal and Basem Naim, are expected in the delegation.
- Netanyahu formally rejected the 15-point plan last Sunday, citing incomplete Hamas disarmament.
- More than 1,250 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since a ceasefire took effect in October 2024.
Why it matters: The Board of Peace plan calls for Hamas to hand weapons to a new Palestinian governing committee and for Gaza to be governed under a new Palestinian authority. Netanyahu's rejection has blocked progress, and Hamas says it is waiting for the U.S. to press Israel to comply.
- Hamas political bureau member Basem Naim said Friday the group awaits "pressure from the mediators and the US side on Netanyahu."
How 18 sources split on this story
Where they split: The two outlets agree on the basic facts but diverge in emphasis: Al Jazeera foregrounds ongoing Israeli strikes and the Palestinian death toll, while the Jerusalem Post focuses on deal mechanics and the composition of the Kushner delegation.
Reuters4hEnviados de Trump en Oriente Medio impulsarán el plan de paz para Gaza
Associated Press3hKushner has a rare meeting with Hamas' leader on the Gaza road map. A meeting with Netanyahu is next
Axios4hKushner meets Hamas leaders to push Gaza demilitarizationCNCTV News2hKushner has a rare meeting with Hamas' leader on the Gaza road map. A meeting with Netanyahu is next
France 249hHamas begins crucial talks with Egypt on Trump's Gaza peace plan
Jerusalem Post12hHamas delegation to arrive in Cairo to discuss 'key issues' in Gaza Board of Peace deal - reportKSAKSAT 12 San Antonio3hKushner has a rare meeting with Hamas' leader on the Gaza road map. A meeting with Netanyahu is next
PBS NewsHour2hKushner has rare meeting with Hamas' leader on Gaza road map. A meeting with Netanyahu is nextTITimes of Israel4hKushner, Hamas chief in Egypt for talks on advancing Trump’s Gaza plan; IDF continues strikesYNYahoo News3hKushner has a rare meeting with Hamas' leader on the Gaza road map. A meeting with Netanyahu is nextLeft coverage, 3 sources: The left frames the story around continued Israeli strikes, the mounting Palestinian death toll, and Hamas's demand that Washington pressure Netanyahu to accept the deal.
Right coverage, 5 sources: The right frames the story around deal mechanics, the composition of the Kushner team, and Trump's claim that the Board of Peace plan marks a historic step toward disarming Hamas.
The Epoch Times20hKushner Meets Egypt’s President El-Sisi as US Pushes to Advance Gaza Peace Plan
Citizen Free Press5hKushner meets with Hamas and Egyptian president.
Daily Mail3hTrump springs surprise as he sends Jared Kushner to confront Hamas leaders in attempt to force them into disarming in Gaza... just hours before he meets Netanyahu in Israel
New York Post1hArab allies join Trump in calling for Israel to drop opposition to US-backed Gaza peace plan
Newsmax6hTrump's Envoys in Middle East to Push for Gaza Peace PlanWhat’s next: Kushner is expected to meet mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey in Cairo next week.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said troops will remain in security zones in Lebanon and Syria as well as Gaza.
- Whether Kushner's visit can bridge the gap between Netanyahu's conditions and Hamas's demands remains unresolved.
- No date or format for a formal resumption of ceasefire or disarmament talks has been announced.