Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Trump, held a meeting with leaders of Hamas in Egypt to discuss a peace deal sponsored by the U.S. The proposal is aimed at disarming Hamas and establishing a path for transferring governing power to a new administration.

The goal of the meeting was to convert the plan created by Trump’s international Board of Peace into actionable steps. This includes maintaining a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, shifting governance to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, ensuring Hamas no longer governs in Gaza, facilitating Israeli military withdrawals, and deploying an international stabilizing force to the region.

The meeting, confirmed by both a regional official and a Hamas official under the condition of anonymity, signifies a rare interaction with Hamas from U.S. officials. It comes following President Trump’s announcement claiming a landmark agreement to completely disarm Hamas and other armed factions in Gaza.

However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the proposal last week, emphasizing that Israel will not withdraw militarily until Hamas is entirely disarmed. Kushner also met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to discuss implementing the ceasefire agreement. He plans to visit Israel for further discussions with Netanyahu.

According to sources, for the plan to progress, Hamas must give up all governance authority and military infrastructure, ensuring Gaza does not become a terror threat to Israel. Regional powers, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have expressed discontent with Israel’s rejection of the plan. In a joint statement, they held Israel accountable for hindering peace efforts in Gaza.

The 15-point peace plan involves phased Israeli military withdrawals aligned with disarmament efforts. Security would be managed by an International Stabilization Force alongside a new Palestinian police force.

The conflict between Israel and Hamas intensified after Hamas attacked southern Israel in October 2023. Although a ceasefire was agreed upon in October 2025, tensions remain high, with ongoing violence in Gaza resulting in over 1,200 deaths, as reported by the Palestinian Health Ministry under Hamas.