US Envoy Jared Kushner Urges Israel to Support Palestinian Prosperity for Regional Peace

Oct 20, 2025 07:52 pm CST

In a recent CBS News interview, US envoy Jared Kushner emphasized that Israel must help Palestinians thrive economically if it seeks regional integration after the Gaza war. Returning to Israel with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, Kushner is focusing on establishing joint security and economic opportunities that would allow Israelis and Palestinians to coexist peacefully, while expressing uncertainty about the prospects for Palestinian statehood.