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strikeAug 16, 2026

Kushner holds rare meeting with Hamas leaders, pushes for major Gaza concession

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Kushner holds rare meeting with Hamas leaders, pushes for major Gaza concession WASHINGTON, DC: In a very rare development, President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday, August 16, to push the group to give up arms to fulfill the disarmament commitment.

Source: Shibra Arshad — Read the full report

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  • Shibra ArshadBy Shibra Arshad

    Kushner holds rare meeting with Hamas leaders, pushes for major Gaza concession WASHINGTON, DC: In a very rare development, President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday, August 16, to push the group to give up arms to fulfill th…

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