Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’

U.S. special envoy Jared Kushner has delivered a stark ultimatum to Hamas, warning that the group must honor its commitments to disarm in Gaza or face an Israeli military operation to 'finish the job.' In an exclusive interview with Fox News, Kushner stated that if Hamas fails to surrender its weapons and fill in tunnels within 60 to 90 days, Israel will receive full U.S. backing to complete its mission. These remarks followed high-stakes diplomatic meetings in Cairo with Hamas leadership and the new technocratic Palestinian National Committee. Kushner noted that while Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, Washington remains cautious, stating that trust must be earned through actions. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintains that full demilitarization is a prerequisite for any further troop withdrawals or reconstruction efforts. During meetings in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Kushner addressed Israeli concerns regarding the roadmap's timeline. He emphasized that U.S. support for reconstruction is strictly tied to demilitarization and reaffirmed that Israel retains the right to defend itself against imminent threats.