Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and peace envoy, is planning to travel to Israel and Egypt next week for talks on the situation in Gaza. The visit comes as Washington continues to push for diplomatic progress on its long-delayed peace plan.
Kushner, who serves as a senior aide to the president, is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The discussions will focus on the ongoing conflict and the proposed framework for a resolution.
The visit is intended to address Israeli opposition to a U.S.-backed deal that calls for Hamas to disarm and for Israel to withdraw from Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu has previously rejected this proposal.