Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the United States-backed peace plan, which Israel has previously rejected. The meeting occurred against a backdrop of ongoing tensions in the Gaza Strip. Hamas has indicated a willingness to discuss disarmament, but only if Israel ceases its airstrikes. This conditional offer represents a potential, albeit fragile, opening for negotiations. The U.S. continues to push for its peace plan despite previous setbacks and resistance from Israeli officials. The meeting aims to reinvigorate efforts towards a resolution, but significant obstacles remain. The future of the peace process hinges on both sides addressing each other's core demands.