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Book Claims Kushner Had Access to Secret UAE Funds, Netanyahu Urged Israeli Bank Placement

Investigative journalist Matthew Cole's new book alleges that Jared Kushner, former President Trump's senior adviser, was involved in a secret network of bank accounts with Gulf rulers and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Book Claims Kushner Had Access to Secret UAE Funds, Netanyahu Urged Israeli Bank Placement
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What happened

  1. 01Jared Kushner allegedly had access to secret bank accounts involving UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, according to a new book.
  2. 02Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged Kushner to place $1 billion in an Israeli bank account.
  3. 03The book claims over $2 billion was made available through financial arrangements linked to Gulf rulers.
  4. 04Kushner's lawyer categorically denied the existence of any such accounts or arrangements.
  5. 05Dutch intelligence allegedly uncovered the financial trail through surveillance of Kushner's iPhone.
  6. 06The alleged funds were reportedly linked to diplomatic objectives and Middle East peace initiatives.

The book claims over $2 billion was made available, including a $1 billion transfer to Israel, with Netanyahu allegedly urging Kushner to place funds in an Israeli bank account. Kushner's lawyer has strongly denied all allegations, stating no such accounts existed. The alleged financial arrangements are linked to diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.

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