Kushner and Netanyahu Agree Hamas Must Disarm Before Israeli Withdrawal

In mid-August 2026, Jared Kushner, a senior adviser to President Trump, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leaders in Egypt to advance a Gaza peace plan. The talks produced an agreement that Hamas must disarm before Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza, with a US general set to oversee the transfer of Hamas weapons to the Gaza government and internal security forces. Kushner said Hamas leaders told him "all the right things" and expressed commitment to disarming, though no breakthrough was announced.

Netanyahu's office said he agreed to form working groups on Gaza demilitarization and humanitarian needs. Meanwhile, Israel's police minister publicly advocated for more killings in Gaza, a statement that contrasted with the diplomatic efforts. The talks ended without a final deal, leaving the disarmament condition as a key sticking point.