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NYTIMES (Ephrat Livni and Abu Bakr Bashir) - Deadly Israeli Strike on Gaza Raises Doubts About Trump Peace Plan

A day after President Trump’s envoy, Jared Kushner, visited Israel to advance a stalled plan for demilitarizing and rebuilding Gaza, the Israeli military said it targeted Hamas commanders.

What was the purpose of Jared Kushner's visit to Israel a day before the strike?
President Trump’s envoy, Jared Kushner, visited Israel to advance a stalled plan for demilitarizing and rebuilding Gaza.
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What did the Israeli military state was the target of its strike in Gaza?
The Israeli military stated that it targeted Hamas commanders.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Just the News staff) - You Vote: With Hamas saying they plan to demilitarize Gaza, should Israel trust that and withdraw?

The rare direct meeting afforded Kushner an opportunity to press Hamas for specifics on a disarmament plan, warning that Israel doesn't trust Hamas to go through with the promise.

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AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Kushner urges Netanyahu to test Hamas disarmament in Gaza

President Trump adviser Jared Kushner told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that the U.S. wants Israel to take "small steps" in Gaza to test whether Hamas' commitment to start disarming is genuine, a U.S. official said. Why it matters: The four-hour meeting took place amid deep skepticism from Netanyahu about the U.S. plan for Gaza — and ahead of an October election that makes the Israeli leader reluctant to offer significant concessions on the politically sensitive issue. - While the meeting helped clarify misunderstandings, addressed some of Netanyahu's concerns and produced a joint understanding on how to move forward, it also crystallized the remaining differences and made clear how difficult near-term…

What specific humanitarian areas did Benjamin Netanyahu commit to improving in Gaza?
Netanyahu committed to taking steps to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, specifically regarding water and sanitation.
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What is the purpose of the "deconfliction" mechanism agreed upon by Kushner and Netanyahu?
The mechanism is intended to monitor violations and address Israeli concerns regarding emerging threats to prevent escalation on the ground; if Israelis identify an emerging threat from Hamas, they will report it to the mechanism, which will then raise the issue with Hamas.
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How does the Trump Board of Peace plan address the timing of the Gaza reconstruction process?
The plan calls for the reconstruction process to begin only after the demilitarization of the enclave has been concluded.
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What two working groups did Jared Kushner and Benjamin Netanyahu agree to form?
They agreed to form one working group focused on the demilitarization of Gaza and another focused on the humanitarian situation.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Hamas tells Jared Kushner they are going to demilitarize Gaza: report

The rare direct meeting afforded Kushner an opportunity to press Hamas for specifics on a disarmament plan, warning that Israel doesn't trust Hamas to go through with the promise.

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AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Kushner meets Hamas leaders to push Gaza demilitarization

President Trump's envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday to press them to carry out their commitment to disarm , according to two sources familiar with the meeting. Why it matters: This was Kushner's first meeting with Hamas leaders since the signing of the agreement to end the war in Gaza last October . - The unusual meeting came as the White House and Trump's Board of Peace push both Hamas and Israel to move to the next phase of the U.S. 20-point peace plan. - Kushner is expected to visit Israel on Monday and meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss "corresponding steps" Israel must take, the source said. Behind the scenes: Board of Peace high representative Nickolay Mladenov and former British…

What are Jared Kushner's scheduled plans following his meeting in Egypt?
Kushner is expected to visit Israel on Monday to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss "corresponding steps" that Israel must take.
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What "corresponding steps" does the Board of Peace want Israel to take if Hamas begins disarming?
The board wants Israel to conduct "corresponding withdrawals" in Gaza and to accelerate humanitarian relief to the enclave.
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According to the Board of Peace, what actions should Hamas take regarding its military and Gaza's reconstruction?
Hamas is expected to begin decommissioning weapons and military infrastructure, allow the International Stabilization Force to deploy, and facilitate Gaza's recovery and reconstruction without theft or intimidation of Palestinians involved in those efforts.
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What specific conditions regarding Gaza's governance and security are being sought to maintain the ceasefire?
The steps include transferring governing authority to the Palestinian technocratic government, ensuring Hamas has no role in Gaza's future governance, and having Hamas relinquish all weapons and military infrastructure so that Gaza is never again a source of terror for Israel.
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AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - U.S. sees progress toward deal to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza

The White House and President Trump's Board of Peace believe Hamas could sign an agreement in the coming days to begin disarming and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip , four sources familiar with the matter tell Axios. Why it matters: A signed agreement would represent a dramatic breakthrough in implementing Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan . But Hamas has yet to approve the deal, and Israeli officials and Western diplomats remain deeply skeptical that the group will follow through on its commitments. State of play: The decommissioning of Hamas' weapons is the key precondition for Gaza's new Palestinian technocratic government to assume power and for the long process of reconstruction to begin. - Large parts of Gaza were destroyed during…

How are the negotiations being influenced by external actors like Iran and Egypt?
Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad is hosting the talks and has a close relationship with Hamas' new political leader, Khalil al-Hayya. Conversely, senior officials from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) met with a Hamas delegation in Iran and urged the group to avoid rushing into an agreement and to play for time.
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What are the conditions for further Israeli military withdrawal under the draft agreement?
Any further Israeli withdrawal would depend on the agreement's implementation and would only take place after Hamas has surrendered its weapons. The agreement specifies that Israel would withdraw to the "Yellow Line," the position held after the October 2025 ceasefire.
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According to the proposed agreement, what is the role of the new Palestinian police force?
A new Palestinian police force, consisting of thousands of Palestinians vetted by Israel's Shin Bet security service, would be trained and deployed in areas under NCAG control.
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Where are the final-stage negotiations regarding the Gaza disarmament and demilitarization deal taking place?
The negotiations are taking place in El Alamein, Egypt.
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AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Scoop: White House plans Board of Peace meeting in D.C. on Gaza reconstruction

The White House is planning a leaders meeting for the Gaza "Board of Peace " on Feb. 19, according to a U.S. official and diplomats from four countries who are on the board. Why it matters: The White House wants to use the meeting to push forward the implementation of the second phase if the Gaza ceasefire deal and raise money for reconstruction. - "It will be the first Board of Peace meeting and a fundraising conference for Gaza reconstruction," a U.S. official said. - The plans for the summit meeting are in early stages and could still change. The White House declined to comment. Between the lines: The unveiling of the board last month was met with widespread skepticism. - Most Western allies didn't join, in part because the charter…

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NPR (Aya Batrawy) - What Jared Kushner's 'New Gaza' plan includes, and what it leaves out

President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner laid out a plan for a "New Gaza." A close look suggests it makes room for fewer Palestinians and less housing.

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AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Exclusive: Trump says Hamas helped find last hostage, now must disarm

President Trump told Axios in an interview on Monday that Hamas had helped locate the remains of the last Israeli hostage. He called on the group to now follow through on its commitment to disarm. Why it matters: With the recovery of Ran Gvili's body, every Israeli hostage — living and dead — has now been returned. The return of his body is a critical moment for Trump's peace deal. - Meanwhile, Israel says it will reopen the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt in a "limited" capacity later this week. - The opening of the crossing and the return of Gvili's body were the last major hurdles left over from phase one of Trump's deal . - Attention can now fully turn to the second phase. It involves demilitarizing Gaza and bringing in a…

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