Kushner speaks with Hamas chief day before Netanyahu meeting

TL;DR

Jared Kushner met with Hamas leadership in Egypt on Sunday.
The meeting preceded Kushner's visit to Israel to meet with PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
The U.S.-backed peace plan aims for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza.
Hamas is expected to relinquish any governing role in Gaza.
Key discussion points included maintaining the ceasefire, transferring governing responsibilities, and ensuring Hamas never holds power again.
Netanyahu publicly rejected the peace plan, citing concerns about Hamas upholding its commitment to disarm.
Israel stated it will not carry out withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed of all weapons.
The U.S. stated Israel is not required to act until verified steps are taken on the ground.
This was Kushner's first meeting with Hamas leadership since a peace deal was signed in October.

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