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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US Envoy Kushner Reports Opposition to Netanyahu's Continued Targeted Killings in Gaza

Aug 17, 2026 08:14 PM CT Gaza Strip US-Israel relations, Gaza conflict, targeted killings, diplomatic pressure

Summary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed US envoy Jared Kushner of plans to continue targeted killings in Gaza, a strategy Kushner reportedly opposes. This interaction highlights internal US diplomatic pressure on Israel regarding the conduct of the war and potential constraints on Israeli military operations.

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Report: Kushner opposes Netanyahu's plans for ongoing targeted killings in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner that the army will continue targeted killings in the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli channel Channel 15. Kushner opposed ...

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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Netanyahu communicated intent to continue targeted killings in Gaza.

United States NEUTRAL

Envoy Jared Kushner expressed opposition to the continuation of targeted killings.

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