Jared Kushner’s recent two-day diplomatic mission to reconcile Israeli and Hamas leadership regarding the U.S. Gaza peace plan has concluded without a significant breakthrough. Despite high-level meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas representatives in Egypt, both factions remain deeply divided over the implementation of a 15-point roadmap. While the U.S. envoy sought to revive the plan—which hinges on the phased disarmament of Hamas and a concurrent withdrawal of Israeli forces—Netanyahu has doubled down on his refusal to vacate Gaza-based positions until the militant group is fully stripped of its arsenal.

The atmosphere in Jerusalem remains tense as the October national election looms, with Netanyahu appearing unwilling to compromise on security operations that target those responsible for the October 7 attacks. Although the Prime Minister's office described recent discussions as "constructive," specifically regarding the creation of working groups for disarmament and public health, the core issue of sequence remains unresolved. With Netanyahu insisting that reconstruction efforts cannot commence until disarmament is total, and Hamas demanding that Israel honor the existing ceasefire terms, the path toward a sustainable peace agreement remains blocked by mutual distrust and domestic political pressure.