How Trump's son-in-law plans to turn Gaza into an investment project

An analytical piece by Shlomo Shamir from Maariv questions the motives behind the Gaza reconstruction plan promoted by Jared Kushner. It notes that Kushner and Steve Witkoff previously contacted Iranian officials and are now negotiating with Hamas in Cairo. The author links Kushner's diplomacy to commercial interests and a 'pursuit of greed,' recalling his enrichment through the Abraham Accords. Netanyahu postponed practical steps until the Knesset elections.

An analytical piece by Shlomo Shamir, Maariv's US correspondent, questions the true motives behind the Gaza Strip reconstruction plan actively promoted by Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law. According to the journalist, the program was discussed at a meeting between Netanyahu and representatives of the Peace Council. The author admits the plan looks 'beautiful, good, and even promising,' but remains just a theory for now. Netanyahu showed no enthusiasm and postponed practical steps until the Knesset elections. Shamir highlights Kushner's business ties: he and his partner Steve Witkoff previously contacted Iranian officials and are now negotiating with Hamas leaders in Cairo. The author calls the driving force of this diplomacy a 'pursuit of greed,' recalling that the Abraham Accords enriched Kushner by billions of dollars through a partnership with Saudi Arabia. The journalist urges Israelis to view the situation without illusions, warning that Kushner and Witkoff are not friends of Israel, and their approach is dictated by pragmatism and commercial gain.