Jared Kushner says Hamas disarmament could begin within 30 days, but Israel and Hamas remain divided over the sequence of withdrawal, weapons handover and Gaza reconstruction.

US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner has said the disarmament of Hamas and the next phase of Washington’s Gaza peace plan could begin within 30 days, following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.

Kushner’s comments came after separate discussions with Hamas representatives in Egypt and as Washington tries to bridge major differences between Israel and the Palestinian militant group. Reuters reported that the latest two-day diplomatic push ended without a breakthrough, with both sides still divided over the order in which disarmament, Israeli withdrawal and reconstruction should take place.

Kushner outlines 30-day timeline

Speaking to Fox News, Kushner said progress could begin in as little as 30 days, including the removal of some Hamas weapons and the filling of tunnels.

The timeline reflects the Trump administration’s effort to move the peace plan from broad commitments to concrete implementation. Hamas has expressed support for the roadmap in principle, while the details of weapons collection and verification remain unresolved.

Kushner’s latest discussions focused on how Hamas would surrender its arsenal and how an international mechanism could supervise the process.

Israel demands full disarmament

Netanyahu has maintained that Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed.

That position remains one of the biggest obstacles to the US-backed plan. Reuters reported that Israel wants Hamas’s weapons removed before any military redeployment, while Hamas has sought an Israeli withdrawal and an end to attacks as part of the process.

The Israeli position also links reconstruction to demilitarisation. Washington and Israeli officials have discussed preventing reconstruction from moving ahead in areas where Hamas remains armed.

American general may oversee process

The proposed arrangement would give an American military commander a central role in verifying the disarmament process.

The wider roadmap already envisages an International Stabilization Force overseeing weapons decommissioning and helping establish security arrangements in Gaza. US Major General Jasper Jeffers has been identified as the commander of the proposed force.

The mechanism would require Hamas to hand over weapons for permanent decommissioning rather than simply place them under temporary storage.

Hamas faces pressure to comply

Kushner’s meeting with Hamas leaders in Egypt was aimed at securing visible steps towards demilitarisation.

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya represented the group in the discussions. According to Axios, Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the broader roadmap while also demanding an end to Israeli strikes and progress towards an Israeli withdrawal.

The proposed framework would also move Gaza’s civilian administration away from Hamas and towards a Palestinian technocratic structure.

Reconstruction tied to disarmament

Rebuilding Gaza remains closely linked to the security arrangements. The US-backed roadmap proposes phased reconstruction, with work beginning in areas where weapons have been removed and the process independently verified.

Earlier details of the plan suggested that heavy weapons would be decommissioned first, followed by sector-by-sector collection of smaller arms. The proposed international force would also help train a new Palestinian police service.

The approach is intended to create a pathway from military control towards civilian administration and reconstruction.

Netanyahu faces domestic pressure

Netanyahu is under growing political pressure at home as he weighs the US proposal. His government’s hard-line members have opposed concessions to Hamas, while the prime minister has continued to insist that Israel retain the ability to act against any renewed militant threat.

Netanyahu’s position has complicated Washington’s efforts to establish a clear sequence for the peace plan. The recent talks with Kushner were described as constructive, but they did not produce a firm Israeli commitment to the proposed framework.

Gaza peace plan faces hurdles

The coming weeks will determine whether the proposed 30-day timeline can translate into actual weapons handovers. The central challenges remain Hamas’s willingness to surrender its military capabilities, Israel’s demand for complete disarmament before withdrawal and the creation of a credible international verification mechanism.

For now, the Gaza peace plan remains dependent on agreements that both sides have yet to fully accept. Any progress on Hamas disarmament within the next 30 days would represent a significant step towards the proposed transition, but the latest talks show that major obstacles remain.