Kushner Pushes Hamas Disarmament as Condition for Israeli Gaza Withdrawal.

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 47 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.

What’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.