Netanyahu Faces Criticism for Silence as US Negotiates with New Hamas Leader in Gaza
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · 23 hours ago
What happened
In August 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces criticism for not opposing US-led negotiations with Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas's new Gaza leader linked to the 2023 attacks. The talks in Egypt, involving Trump's envoy Jared Kushner, are seen as legitimizing Hamas despite Israel's security concerns. Critics urge Netanyahu to publicly reject these talks and intensify military action against Hamas.
- 01Netanyahu and Israeli ministers remain publicly silent on US-Hamas negotiations in Egypt.
- 02Khalil al-Hayya, new Hamas Gaza leader, helped plan the October 7, 2023, attack.
- 03US envoy Jared Kushner is negotiating with al-Hayya despite Israel's weakened position.
- 04Israel controls 65% of Gaza and has targeted 790 militants in recent months.
- 05Critics say Israel's silence equals consent, allowing Hamas to regroup.
- 06Netanyahu previously vowed to protect Israel's security but did not oppose talks.
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