Event
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner agreed that an American general would oversee the disarmament of Hamas before Israel withdraws from Gaza. The understanding was reached in Jerusalem, with Netanyahu insisting there would be no redeployment or reconstruction until Hamas hands over its weapons for decommissioning. This development occurs as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to revive its Gaza peace plan, despite tensions with Netanyahu who recently rejected parts of the proposal.
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Tensions persist between Jerusalem and Washington over the 15-point roadmap, while domestic political pressures mount ahead of October elections.
Eight Muslim nations issue joint statement while Netanyahu insists on disarmament before any troop withdrawal
Diplomatic pressure mounts on Israel as regional powers assert it bears responsibility for obstructing peace efforts, coinciding with ceasefire implementation discussions involving Hamas and US representatives.
The Palestinian group seeks to address alleged Israeli ceasefire violations and pressure Israel to adhere to the 15-point roadmap, which has been rejected by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Background
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner have agreed that an American general will oversee the verification of Hamas disarmament prior to Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza. This understanding was reached in Jerusalem, with Netanyahu stipulating that no redeployment or reconstruction will occur until Hamas hands over its weapons for decommissioning. The agreement follows rare direct talks in Egypt between Kushner and a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya, as well as meetings involving former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. This development occurs amidst efforts by the Trump administration to revive its 15-point Gaza peace plan, despite recent tensions where Netanyahu rejected parts of the proposal. Concurrently, regional powers have condemned Israel’s rejection of the plan, while domestic Israeli politics remain volatile with a re-election fight approaching on 27 October and ongoing casualties reported since the ceasefire took effect on 10 October.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner have agreed that an American general will oversee the verification of Hamas disarmament prior to Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza. This understanding was reached in Jerusalem, with Netanyahu stipulating that no red
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Key entities: Benjamin Netanyahu, Jared Kushner, Hamas, Donald Trump, Israel, Gaza, Jasper Jeffers, Tony Blair.
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260817-netanyahu-kushner-agree-us-general-verify-hamas-disarmament-before-israel-withdraws-from-gaza | published 2026-08-17T18:14:46.000Z | primary source | BBC World | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77gg5v
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Timeline
Conflict escalates as Hezbollah launches rockets into Israel following a strike that killed Iran's supreme leader.
A US-mediated ceasefire framework is agreed upon, mandating Hezbollah disarmament, gradual Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, and the deployment of the Lebanese army.
Ceasefire comes into effect in Gaza.
Jared Kushner holds rare direct talks in Egypt with a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya, alongside envoys Nickolay Mladenov and Tony Blair.
Netanyahu and Kushner meet in Jerusalem, agreeing that an American general will verify Hamas disarmament before Israeli withdrawal.
Israeli general election scheduled.
Timeline
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the proposed 15-point plan, while military operations continue across Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.