Netanyahu and Kushner Struggle to Break Deadlock, Aim to Buy Time Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 19 hours ago
What happened
A meeting between Netanyahu and Kushner in Jerusalem made little progress in resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict, aiming instead to buy time amid political pressures ahead of Israel's October elections. The diplomatic deadlock reflects deep disagreements over withdrawal and disarmament conditions. Meanwhile, regional tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have increased piracy and driven oil prices higher, with experts warning of prolonged market instability.
- 01Netanyahu and Kushner's Jerusalem meeting yielded minimal progress, focusing on buying time amid conflict.
- 02Israel insists on no withdrawal before Hamas is fully disarmed, opposing Hamas's demand to halt strikes first.
- 03A committee was formed to assess if Israeli strikes qualify as self-defense, avoiding immediate resolution.
- 04Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has increased Somali piracy, threatening global shipping routes.
- 05Prolonged conflict and supply disruptions risk keeping oil prices high into 2027.
- 06Netanyahu's moves are influenced by political survival concerns ahead of Israel's October elections.
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