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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US Signals Conditional Support for Israeli Military Resumption Against Hamas

Aug 18, 2026 08:25 AM CT Gaza Strip, Palestine US-Israel relations, Hamas disarmament, ceasefire negotiations, military escalation risk

Summary

Former US official Jared Kushner stated that the United States would support Israel in resuming military operations if Hamas fails to meet disarmament commitments within 60 to 90 days. This diplomatic posturing indicates a potential shift in US policy from ceasefire enforcement to conditional military backing, impacting the trajectory of the Gaza conflict and broader regional stability.

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Kushner said Hamas could surrender weapons and tunnels within 60 to 90 days, calling demilitarization a potential major security gain for Israel.

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T3 Jerusalem Post
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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Indicated willingness to back Israeli military resumption if Hamas fails to demilitarize within specified timeframe.

Israel NEUTRAL

Potential recipient of US support for renewed military operations against Hamas.

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