Jared Kushner to visit Israel for Gaza peace talks

Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and peace envoy, is planning to travel to Israel during the week of August 17, 2026. According to a U.S. official, Kushner's visit aims to facilitate talks on the situation in Gaza. This diplomatic mission comes as Washington continues to push for progress on its long-delayed Middle East peace plan.

Kushner Gaza peace mission

• ▪Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and peace envoy, is planning to travel to Israel during the week of August 17, 2026, for talks on the situation in Gaza.
• ▪A United States official reported that Jared Kushner is planning to travel to Israel for diplomatic talks regarding Gaza.

US Middle East peace plan

• ▪The United States government is continuing to push for diplomatic progress on its long-delayed Middle East peace plan.
• ▪Jared Kushner serves as President Donald Trump's son-in-law and peace envoy.

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