US negotiator Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, held a rare meeting in Cairo with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to revive stalled Gaza ceasefire talks. The meeting focused on a US-backed 15-point plan for Hamas’ disarmament and Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza.
US President Donald Trump warned of intensified strikes on Iran as tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, where a tanker was hit and Kuwait reported drone attacks. Meanwhile, Israel launched heavy strikes on Gaza after Hamas announced plans to disarm under a US-brokered ceasefire.