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US Envoys Meet Netanyahu to Chart Gaza's Future and Iran Strategy

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss critical issues in Gaza and Iran. The talks focused on a Gaza reconstruction plan and a 100-day target for the disarmament of Hamas, including dismantling its arms and tunnels. The meeting followed President Trump's announcement regarding a peace board and the next phase of a Gaza deal. Despite a ceasefire agreement, Israel has continued its bombardment of Gaza, resulting in significant Palestinian casualties according to health officials.

Key Points: US Envoys Kushner, Witkoff Meet Netanyahu on Gaza, Iran

  • Gaza reconstruction plan review
  • Hamas disarmament timeline
  • Ceasefire to long-term peace efforts
  • Coordination on recovering a body
  • Ongoing Israeli bombardment
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US Envoys Kushner, Witkoff meet Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss Gaza, Iran

Senior US officials Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss Gaza reconstruction, Hamas disarmament, and regional issues.

"the administration is working closely with Netanyahu and his team to recover the body of Ran Gvili - Senior US Official"

Jerusalem, January 26

US Envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with discussions centring on the situation in Gaza and Iran, the Jerusalem Post reported.

Senior US officials said ahead of the meeting on Saturday that Kushner and Witkoff had arrived in Israel to review key issues related to the ongoing Gaza situation with Netanyahu.

One senior official was quoted as saying that "the administration is working closely with Netanyahu and his team to recover the body of Ran Gvili, and we are in close coordination on this matter."

The Jerusalem Post further reported that a senior White House adviser, Josh Greenbaum, was also present at the meeting.

US officials indicated that the talks were expected to focus on outlining the next steps toward the demilitarisation of Gaza and assessing "what needs to be done to ensure that the ceasefire turns into long-term peace in Gaza."

The meeting followed President Trump's announcement regarding the establishment of a Board of Peace and the initiation of the second phase of the Gaza deal.

The Jerusalem Post reported that Kushner presented the details of a Gaza reconstruction plan, beginning in Rafah, that was formulated by businessperson Yakir Gabay, as well as an outline for Hamas's disarmament.

The US administration has set a 100-day target for the disarmament of Hamas.

Efforts are now focused on dismantling the group's heavy arms, eliminating its tunnel infrastructure, and neutralising its ammunition reserves.

Meanwhile, Israel has continued its bombardment of Gaza despite agreeing to a ceasefire in its war on the enclave, committing near-daily violations of the October 10 agreement brokered by the United States.

According to the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza, at least 484 Palestinians have been killed and 1,321 wounded in Israeli attacks since October 11. The ministry said that since October 7, 2023, Israeli attacks have killed 71,657 people and wounded 171,399 others in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As an Indian, watching this from afar, it feels like déjà vu. External powers drawing up plans. The report says "ceasefire violations" continue daily. How can there be peace if the basic agreement isn't respected? The reconstruction plan sounds good on paper, but stability must come first.
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David E
Interesting to see private business figures like Gabay involved in reconstruction plans. Public-private partnerships could be key for Gaza's recovery, but the security situation has to be addressed conclusively. Dismantling the tunnel network is a massive engineering challenge.
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Aditya G
The casualty numbers are heartbreaking. 71,657 lives lost? Any discussion about "demilitarisation" and "peace" must start with an immediate and complete halt to violence. The world cannot normalize these numbers. Our prayers are with all civilians caught in this.
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Sarah B
The article mentions Iran as part of the discussions. The regional dimension is critical. Stability in Gaza is linked to broader Middle East geopolitics. Hope the envoys are taking a holistic view, though the immediate humanitarian crisis in Gaza demands the most urgent attention.
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Karthik V
With respect, I have to criticize the approach. Sending envoys to discuss peace while one side continues "near-daily violations" of the ceasefire undermines the entire process. It sends a message that agreements are optional. This lack of consistency is a major problem.

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