Hamas leaders met Trump adviser Jared Kushner in Egypt on Sunday and said they plan to disarm and demilitarize Gaza, according to a single source with direct knowledge cited by Axios. Hamas, Kushner, and the U.S. and Egyptian governments have not confirmed that account.
Ongoing3 earlier updates
This story has run 4 times over 18 days, starting Jul 30.
- Trump says Hamas agreed to phased disarmament in Gaza; Israel remains skeptical
- Israel raises ‘serious security concerns’ over Hamas disarmament deal
- Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza plan, says troops stay until Hamas disarms
- Hamas told Kushner in Egypt it still plans to disarm and demilitarize Gaza — this issue
Hamas told Kushner in Egypt it still plans to disarm and demilitarize Gaza
What we’re less sure of3 of 4 claims
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Hamas leaders reaffirmed to Jared Kushner that they remain committed to disarming and demilitarizing Gaza
Attributed only to an unnamed 'source with direct knowledge' in a single Axios report; no Hamas or U.S. official is quoted on the record.
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The meeting between Hamas leaders and Jared Kushner took place in Egypt on Sunday
Time and place come from the same single Axios sourcing; no independent confirmation or named participant cited.
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The meeting was a rare direct meeting between Hamas and a senior American official
Characterization by Axios rather than a sourced fact; broadly consistent with long-standing U.S. policy against direct Hamas contact, but 'rare' is the outlet's judgment.