Kushner Criticizes Israeli Government's Gaza Policy as Irrational Ahead of Elections
U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner stated on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Kyiv that upcoming Knesset elections are causing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to act "somewhat irrationally" regarding Gaza. Speaking at a press conference, Kushner indicated agreement with Israelis on the "end result for Gaza" but attributed the government's current approach to "crazy elections." He described Gaza as a "dystopian place" that has long been non-functional, largely built by NGOs and terrorists.
Kushner also revealed on social media the emergence of a new, technocratic Palestinian government in Gaza, distinct from both the Palestinian Authority and Hamas. He emphasized that this government cannot be installed while weapons remain in Gaza, highlighting the "unimaginable" scale of militarization and the difficulty of demilitarization.
The United States is reportedly promoting a "Peace Commission" plan involving the decommissioning of Hamas and other militant group weapons, coupled with an Israeli troop withdrawal. However, Israeli opposition is delaying the initiative, with disagreements over the post-war arrangement and disarmament hindering diplomatic progress, according to The Times of Israel.
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