Archive · 25 Jan 2026
US envoys discuss Gaza future with Israel
The US sent two special envoys to Israel to talk about Gaza.
They met with the Israeli Prime Minister to discuss how to rebuild Gaza and open a border crossing called Rafah.
The US has a plan to build new homes, data centers, and even beaches in Gaza.
The border crossing is important because it's the main way for people to enter and leave Gaza.
Israel wants more people to leave than enter.
There have been a lot of people who have died in Gaza, and the US is also warning Iran not to harm protesters or restart its nuclear program.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the future of Gaza.
The Rafah border crossing is expected to open next week, allowing people to enter and leave Gaza.
Israel wants to ensure more Palestinians leave Gaza than enter through the border crossing.
The US has a plan to rebuild Gaza with residential towers, data centers, and seaside resorts.
The death toll in Gaza since October 7, 2023, is 71,654, with 481 deaths since the ceasefire.
- Who
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ali Shaath (head of a transitional Palestinian committee)
- What
- Discussions about the future of Gaza and the opening of the Rafah border crossing
- When
- Saturday, January 24, 2024
- Where
- Israel
- Why
- To advance an Israel-Hamas ceasefire and discuss the administration of Gaza
Israel
Palestinians
Border Crossing Policy
Israel
Wants more Palestinians to leave Gaza than enter through the Rafah border crossing.
Palestinians
No specific stance mentioned, but the opening of the Rafah border crossing is expected to facilitate movement.
- US Envoys
- Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
- Meeting with
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
- Gaza Death Toll (since Oct 7, 2023)
- 71,654
- Gaza Death Toll (since ceasefire)
- 481
- Rafah Border Crossing
- Expected to open next week
- Israel's Stance on Border Crossing
- Wants more Palestinians to leave than enter
- US Plan for Gaza
- Rebuild from scratch with residential towers, data centers, and seaside resorts
Sources
US special envoys in Israel to discuss future of Gaza, sources tell Reuters
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