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Jared Kushner meets with Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the stalled peace plan for Gaza.

Jared Kushner, the US Middle East envoy, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the peace plan for Gaza proposed by President Trump. While Kushner downplayed the Israeli rejection of the plan, Netanyahu remains firm on the requirement that Hamas must disarm before Israel fulfills its commitments. Netanyahu's insistence on a perpetual state of conflict allows him to maintain his image as a security leader and provides political advantages during his ongoing criminal trial. Despite warnings from the OECD that intense military activity could result in large fiscal costs, Netanyahu continues to prioritize war over immediate peace. The meeting highlights the ongoing negotiations and the Netanyahu administration's efforts to shape the rest of the peace process. The Israeli public remains largely supportive of the majority of Netanyahu's pro-war stance, with many voters favoring continued military action against Iran and the maintenance of the security belt in southern Lebanon.

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