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U.S. envoys meet with Israel leadership to discuss next ceasefire

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U.S. mediators, including President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, have met Israel's prime minister with attention turning to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal and the immediate problem of a standoff over a group of Hamas fighters still holed up in tunnels.

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  • Jared Kushner, U.S. envoy and President Trump's son-in-law, met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Jerusalem to discuss the Gaza ceasefire.
  • Discussions focused on disarming Hamas, demilitarizing Gaza, and ensuring Hamas has no future role in the territory. 56s
  • The fate of about 200 Hamas fighters trapped in Rafah tunnels is to be decided in collaboration with the Trump administration. 1m 9s
  • The first stage of the ceasefire, involving prisoner and hostage exchanges, has been completed, with all living hostages and most bodies returned. 2m 26s
  • The second stage of the ceasefire plan, which is more complex, still needs to be addressed for the U.S. president's 20-point plan to succeed. 3m 12s
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