Kushner predicts Hamas disarmament in 30 days, ties Gaza aid to it

On August 18, 2026, Jared Kushner, a US envoy, said Hamas disarmament could begin within 30 days, calling the deal a 'win-win' for Israel. He also stated that the US would not allow Gaza reconstruction until Hamas disarms, and that US-Hamas talks have become routine. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stance on Gaza has caused friction with the US, with a former consul noting that Israel and the US are not in sync. In a separate development, the 259th aid convoy entered Gaza, but the focus remains on the disarmament and reconstruction conditions.