The Al-Mayadeen network, citing Reuters, reported Sunday that a Hamas delegation headed by political bureau chairman Khalil al-Hayya met with Trump envoy Jared Kushner. The report adds to earlier accounts of a meeting between the US envoy and the terror group's leadership.
The Al-Mayadeen network, citing Reuters, reported this evening that a Hamas delegation headed by political bureau chairman Khalil al-Hayya met with Trump envoy Jared Kushner. The report adds to earlier accounts of the meeting, which was first reported by The Zioneer at 17:16 Jerusalem and later confirmed by Barak Ravid (N12) as having taken place in Cairo, with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and Peace Council head Nikolay Mladenov also in attendance.
The Zioneer reported earlier today (17:16 Jerusalem) that the meeting's agenda included Gaza's future administration, an international stabilization force, humanitarian aid, and Israeli withdrawal. Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated that the IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is completely disarmed. The meeting was confirmed within the same hour by multiple reports. The latest report from Al-Mayadeen/Reuters identifies al-Hayya specifically as leading the Hamas delegation.
The Zioneer has previously reported on secret meetings between senior Trump administration officials and al-Hayya as early as June 29. Al-Hayya was elected chairman of Hamas's political bureau in July, with Hezbollah issuing a congratulatory statement on July 20. The ongoing diplomatic engagement marks a significant shift in US policy, as the Trump administration pursues a framework for Gaza's future governance and disarmament.
The report remains unconfirmed by official US, Israeli, or Hamas sources. The specific outcomes of the meeting, including any progress on disarmament or a long-term ceasefire, have not been disclosed.
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