World News Today highlights on August 17, 2026 : Jared Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks: What are his Middle East business links?

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Published17 Aug 2026, 06:54:39 AM IST

Latest news on August 17, 2026: Kushner's political and diplomatic work has also helped shape his investment business.(Reuters)

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17 Aug 2026, 07:54:23 PM IST

World News Live Updates: Jared Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks: What are his Middle East business links?

Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on reviving Gaza peace efforts. Kushner's Middle East ties also extend to business, with his Affinity Partners' Phoenix investment delivering a 9X return, Forbes reported.

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