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Kushner Returns to Foreign Policy, Navigates Israel-Hamas Talks

12/21/2025

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Jared Kushner, adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has re-entered the foreign policy arena during Trump's second term, leading peace negotiations.
He initially stayed out of the spotlight, then assisted special envoy Steve Witkoff in addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Kushner's Abraham Accords experience is deemed valuable as he navigates complex negotiations.
Despite skepticism from some Democrats about his business ties, Trump relies on Kushner for discussions, including Russia and Ukraine.

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Story summary

Jared Kushner, adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has re-entered the foreign policy arena during Trump's second term, leading peace negotiations.
He initially stayed out of the spotlight, then assisted special envoy Steve Witkoff in addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Kushner's Abraham Accords experience is deemed valuable as he navigates complex negotiations.
Despite skepticism from some Democrats about his business ties, Trump relies on Kushner for discussions, including Russia and Ukraine.