Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff Join Israel-Hamas Peace Talks in Egypt

High-level negotiations between Israel and Hamas are underway in Sharm el-Sheikh, with U.S., Qatari, and Turkish officials pushing for a ceasefire under Donald Trump’s peace plan. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner joined the talks, which aim to secure both a truce and a hostage release agreement.

Source Financial Times

Key disputes remain over Israel’s phased withdrawal from Gaza, the role of an international stabilization force, and the possible involvement of the Palestinian Authority in transitional governance. Qatar’s prime minister and Turkey’s intelligence chief have joined as mediators amid rising tensions.

Under the U.S.-drafted proposal, Gaza would be governed by a committee of Palestinian technocrats overseen by an international body led by Trump. Hamas has agreed to release 48 hostages in exchange for nearly 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, including prominent figures like Marwan Barghouti — a move that could spark political backlash within Israel.