Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, has taken a prominent role in the ongoing Israel-Hamas peace negotiations. His approach has emphasized securing a preliminary agreement before addressing the detailed aspects of the deal. According to Tyler Pager, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, Kushner’s strategy has been to prioritize the immediate cessation of hostilities over the complexities of long-term solutions.
Pager’s account highlights Kushner’s significant influence in shaping the negotiation process. The focus on achieving a ‘yes’ first reflects a strategic shift in how the administration is approaching diplomatic efforts. This method aims to establish a foundation for further talks, although the details of the agreement remain under discussion.