Jared Kushner in Israel again for 'emergency' Gaza meet; Netanyahu 2nd fiddle to US in own country?

Jared Kushner made a surprise visit to Israel for talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to reports. The unannounced trip comes amid growing speculation that Washington is taking control of Gaza ceasefire operations, effectively sidelining the Israel Defense Forces. Reports suggest the U.S.-led coordination center is now the main decision-maker on aid delivery and post-truce management. Kushner’s visit follows Trump’s controversial “Riviera of the Middle East” proposal, which envisioned U.S. involvement in Gaza’s reconstruction under a peace plan. With Netanyahu’s influence appearing to wane, the visit underscores Washington’s tightening grip on Gaza diplomacy and Trump’s renewed push to shape Middle East outcomes through close allies like Kushner and Steve Witkoff.