![Jared Kushner, adviser and son-in-law to U.S. President Donald Trump in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026. [Shalev Shalom (GPO)/Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AA-20260817-42235934-42235932-JARED_KUSHNER_MEETS_ISRAELI_PRESIDENT_ISAAC_HERZOG_IN_JERUSALEM-1-1-1.jpg)
US special envoy Jared Kushner said “very significant progress could happen very soon” in the Gaza Strip if Israel and Hamas cooperate, warning that the United States would support further Israeli military operations in the territory if Hamas does not disarm. In an interview with Fox News after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, Kushner said: “if Hamas actually gives over the weapons and the tunnels willingly over the next 60 to 90 days, that obviously would be the elimination of a huge security threat for Israel, almost an unthinkable achievement.” He added: “If they don’t follow through now on their commitment, everyone will see that they’re not genuine about peace, and then Israel will have a lot […]
