‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says
US envoy Jared Kushner stated that the Trump administration will block the reconstruction of Gaza until Hamas is fully demilitarized. The stance aligns with Israeli government demands, despite ongoing humanitarian concerns in the region.
Why it matters
The statement clarifies the US diplomatic position on the Gaza conflict, emphasizing security conditions over immediate humanitarian aid.
Trump’s son-in-law and special envoy says the US will not ‘restrict Israel’s right to defend itself’ as strikes on Gaza continue.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Palestinians inspect destroyed buildings at the scene of an Israeli air strike, at Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza, August 1 [Abdel Kareem Hana/AP Photo] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 17 Aug 2026 17 Aug 2026 United States envoy Jared Kushner has stressed that the administration of President Donald Trump will not allow reconstruction in the devastated Gaza Strip until Hamas gives up its weapons.
Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, but the meeting did not produce a breakthrough to implement a roadmap for Gaza that Hamas already agreed to.
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