Kushner marks one year of Trump's Gaza peace plan, cites progress and challenges ahead

Jared Kushner marked one year since the Trump administration's 20-point Gaza peace plan was agreed upon, citing progress including the return of 20 living hostages, the establishment of the Board of Peace, and increased humanitarian aid. He acknowledged that Hamas disarmament remains incomplete, while intelligence suggests Hamas views survival as victory.

Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser, marked one year since the Trump administration's 20-point Gaza peace plan was agreed upon, touting significant progress while acknowledging unfinished business. Writing on Friday, October 10, 2026, Kushner highlighted several milestones achieved over the past year: the return of 20 living hostages to Israel in October 2025, the return of the remains of the final hostage in January 2026, the establishment of the Board of Peace and an international stabilization force, and the formation of a technocratic Palestinian administration to govern the Gaza Strip. He noted that humanitarian aid to Gaza has increased significantly since the ceasefire took effect. Kushner also pointed to a phased disarmament framework that Hamas signed in July, though he acknowledged the process has yet to be fully implemented. "The situation is far from perfect, but the progress is real, and the world is better off because of it," Kushner wrote. Looking ahead, he said the coming year would require completing the disarmament process, establishing security, restoring essential services, and rebuilding communities throughout Gaza. Kushner thanked Trump, Steve Witkoff, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and regional partners including Egypt, the UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. However, the article also reports that intelligence presented to Israel's senior political and defense leadership on Friday indicates Hamas views its ability to withstand the IDF over the past three years as a form of victory, despite Israel controlling approximately 70% of the Gaza Strip. A senior security official is quoted saying Hamas believes Trump's plan is a continuation of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin's 1999 vision, and that the group is preparing for an IDF ground maneuver toward Gaza City.