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Kushner optimistic about Gaza ceasefire plan after meeting with Netanyahu

NPR | By Daniel Estrin,

Sacha Pfeiffer

Published August 18, 2026 at 5:52 AM CDT

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A marathon meeting between President Trump's envoy Jared Kushner and Israel's prime minister ended without firm commitment to the latest U.S. plan for a Gaza ceasefire.

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Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.

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Sacha Pfeiffer

Correspondent, Investigations

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