Trump’s Middle East Envoy Met Hamas Leaders in Cairo, Says Peace Council Official

A senior official at Israel’s Peace Council has confirmed that Jared Kushner, former President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, recently held meetings with senior Hamas representatives in Cairo. The confirmation marks one of the most high-profile diplomatic encounters between the Trump administration’s envoy and the Palestinian militant group in recent years.

Kushner, who served as Trump’s son-in-law and senior advisor during his presidency, has been involved in various Middle East peace initiatives. His previous efforts, including the Abraham Accords, focused on normalising relations between Israel and Arab states. The reported meetings in Egypt’s capital suggest a potential shift in diplomatic engagement with Hamas, which is designated as a terrorist organisation by the United States, Israel, and several other countries.

The nature and specific content of the meetings have not been fully disclosed, though such high-level contacts typically involve discussions about ceasefire negotiations, hostage releases, or broader peace proposals. Cairo has historically served as a key intermediary in Israeli-Palestinian disputes and negotiations.

This development comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and previous diplomatic efforts to address Israeli-Palestinian grievances. The involvement of a major American political figure in direct talks with Hamas leadership underscores the complex diplomatic landscape surrounding Middle East peace efforts.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.