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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US Diplomatic Push: Kushner to Lead Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations Amid Stalled Trump Plan

Aug 14, 2026 07:49 AM CT Jerusalem, Israel diplomacy,ceasefire,gaza,us-involvement,hamas

Summary

Jared Kushner is scheduled to visit Israel to advance US-led diplomatic efforts for a Gaza ceasefire deal, which is currently at risk of collapse. This development highlights the United States' active role in mediating the conflict between Israel and Hamas, a key Iranian proxy, aiming to de-escalate the broader regional tension.

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Jared Kushner, President Trump’s senior aide and son-in-law, at the Capitol in Washington in February.

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United States MEDIATOR

Deploying senior aide Jared Kushner to negotiate a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Israel NEUTRAL

Host for US diplomatic talks regarding the Gaza conflict resolution.

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