Kushner says Hamas disarmament could begin in 30 days

Jared Kushner said the disarmament of Hamas could begin within 30 days, presenting it as the step that would unlock the next phase of a Gaza peace plan.

Officials cautioned that the timeframe is not locked in and would depend on whether Washington and Israel can complete a framework for transferring weapons and put in place the related security arrangements.

US-Israel talks center on weapons transfer and safeguards

Officials said the current focus of US efforts is to reach a clear understanding with Israel on the practical mechanics of any weapons handover and on how safeguards would be implemented on the ground.

They described the talks as testing whether a 30-day window is realistic, framing Kushner’s timetable as conditional on Israeli approval and on the execution of security measures tied to the transfer.

According to officials, the negotiations are concentrated on what would count as an acceptable transfer mechanism, how custody of weapons would be established, and which security protocols Israel would require before the plan could move forward in phases.

Disarmament framed as the gateway to the next phase Officials said Kushner set out disarmament as the first required step in sequence: disarm first, then proceed to the next package of political and security arrangements.

In that structure, the handover process is not treated as a standalone act but as a set of operational steps that would need early verification, with progress judged through tangible actions, particularly around custody procedures and vetted security requirements.

Officials also characterized the US role as mediating between the sides to find terms acceptable to both, alongside monitoring early compliance once initial steps begin.

Start date remains conditional, officials say Officials said the start date depends on agreement reached in Washington and on Israeli assent, adding that if either element breaks down, the projected timetable would shift.

If the 30-day window holds, officials said disarmament could begin by September 17, 2026. They emphasized that this remains contingent on a finalized handover plan and on security guarantees being put in place.

Officials highlighted the main uncertainty as whether the necessary approvals and safeguards can be agreed and implemented quickly enough to meet the stated timeline. Until those conditions are met, they said, the proposed start date should be treated as conditional rather than assured.