U.S. envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday in an effort to advance the stalled Gaza ceasefire and Trump’s 15-point peace plan, according to multiple sources. The talks, held in the town of Alamein, aim to translate the roadmap’s obligations into concrete, verifiable steps; According to a Palestinian source who spoke to Al Jazeera, Hamas briefed Kushner on Israel’s ceasefire violations in Gaza. Kushner reportedly stated that the U.S. rejects any plans to displace Gaza’s residents.

Goals and Challenges in Gaza

According to a source familiar with the matter, the meeting seeks to maintain the ceasefire, transfer governing responsibilities to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, and ensure Hamas has no role in Gaza’s future administration. “There can be no ambiguity: Hamas must relinquish governing authority and all weapons and military infrastructure; And Gaza can never again be a source of terror for Israel,” the source added.

The meeting was attended by Hamas political leader Khalil al-Hayya, Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad, Qatari diplomat Ali Al Thawadi, and a senior Turkish official, according to Axios. Also present were Board of Peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, who is also a member of the board.

Progress and Obstacles

These talks are part of a broader diplomatic effort to salvage the 15-point U.S.-backed road map, which outlines Hamas’ disarmament in Gaza and Israel’s withdrawal from the territory. More than 10 months have passed since the ceasefire ended major military operations, leaving some 2 million people in the crowded enclave under Israeli control.

A meeting between Kushner, fellow envoy Steve Witkoff, and Hamas leaders in Egypt last year helped secure the original ceasefire, but progress has since stalled over the issue of Hamas’ disarmament. The rare meeting in Egypt with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya was confirmed by a regional official and a Hamas official, both speaking on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorization to talk to reporters.

Upcoming Diplomatic Meetings

Kushner is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, along with Tony Blair and Nickolay Mladenov; Netanyahu recently rejected the 15-point plan in a rare public show of defiance against the Trump administration, Israel’s closest ally.

According to a source familiar with the plans and a diplomatic source, the envoys are set to meet with Netanyahu to address the stalled ceasefire and potential next steps. Both sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a closed-door meeting.