— Jared Kushner held a rare meeting with Hamas officials to advance a U.S.-backed 15-point ceasefire roadmap in Gaza.
— Kushner is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to coordinate diplomatic efforts.
— The ceasefire aims to disarm Hamas and stabilize Gaza, home to 2
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