US Blocks Gaza Reconstruction Until Hamas Disarms, Kushner Says

Trump, don’t legitimize Hamas

Jared Kushner’s recent meeting with Hamas is a mistake. The Trump administration risks granting legitimacy to a terrorist group responsible for the worst slaughter of Jews since the Holocaust. It could upend the prospects for a peaceful future for Gazans and Israelis alike. On August 16, Kushner, who is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and frequent envoy, met Hamas leaders in Cairo to attempt to revive stalled negotiations. The U.S. and other…

US blocks Gaza reconstruction until Hamas disarms, Kushner says

US President Donald Trump’s peace envoy Jared Kushner says Washington will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt until the Palestinian enclave is fully demilitarised. Kushner made the comments after meeting Hamas officials in Cairo and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Kushner warns Hamas after US receives intel on terror group's plans to evade disarmament

President Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner reportedly warned top Hamas official that US will give Israel free rein in Gaza if the terror group tries to deceive the Board of Peace. By David Rosenberg, World Israel News US envoy Jared Kushner issued an unusually blunt warning to Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya during recent negotiations in Egypt after American officials received intelligence indicating that elements of the terrorist group could be plannin…

US tells Hamas: Disarm or face Israeli response

The United States has warned Hamas that any attempt to avoid fully disarming in Gaza could clear the way for a renewed Israeli military response, according to an Israeli media report. Israel’s Channel 12 reported that Washington and the US-backed Board of Peace had received Israeli intelligence raising concerns that Hamas may seek to circumvent commitments to surrender its weapons under the Gaza peace plan. According to the report, US President …

Kushner Gives Hamas Blunt Ultimatum in Cairo: Cheat on Disarmament Deal and Israel Will Be Free to Strike

Negotiations with Hamas in Cairo have reached a pivotal stage, with U.S. envoy Jared Kushner reportedly delivering an unusually stark warning to the terror group’s leadership: Any attempt to secretly retain weapons or evade its disarmament commitments will end the diplomatic process and clear the way for Israeli military action. According to an exclusive Channel 12 News report, Kushner met directly with senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Cairo, where he laid out the consequences Hamas would face if it failed to abide by the emerging agreement. The meeting reportedly came after intelligence provided to the United States and regional mediators indicated that some elements within Hamas were preparing to circumvent their commitments rather than fully surrender their weapons and dismantle the organization’s military infrastructure. Two sources who were present during the discussions said Kushner issued the warning to Hamas in front of all the mediators participating in the talks. “The real test will be implementation. If you try to deceive us, the process will stop, and no one will stand in Israel’s way.” Kushner also reportedly underscored the profound lack of trust between Israel and Hamas. He told the participants that if Israel carries out its responsibilities under the agreement, Hamas will likewise be required to fulfill all of its obligations. Those commitments include complete disarmament, an end to efforts to rebuild its military capabilities, and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip. Channel 12 further reported that officials involved in the negotiations described Kushner as determined to prevent a return to the previous reality in Gaza, in which Hamas was permitted to remain both armed and in control of the territory for years. Those officials said that should Hamas ultimately renege on the commitments it makes as part of the agreement, Israel would have broad international legitimacy to resume military operations against the terror organization. Despite the warnings and suspicions surrounding Hamas’ intentions, the terror group’s leaders have reportedly told mediators that they intend to abide by all 20 provisions contained in the proposed framework, including the clauses requiring Hamas to disarm and the Gaza Strip to be demilitarized. {Matzav.com}