Jared Kushner on Middle East

Jared Kushner, during his tenure as Senior Advisor, was the primary architect of the Trump administration's Middle East peace efforts, culminating in the Abraham Accords. This initiative focused on establishing formal diplomatic and economic ties between Israel and several Muslim-majority nations, beginning in 2020. He orchestrated the signing of these historic normalization agreements, which included the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco, representing the first such deals in over two decades. His approach prioritized shared economic interests as a mechanism to foster stability and break the traditional logjam in regional diplomacy.

Following his initial White House service, he returned in an informal advisory role in the second administration, engaging in high-stakes diplomacy concerning the Gaza conflict. His continued involvement suggests a sustained focus on the region, building upon his earlier successes. However, his approach has also drawn criticism, including a controversial suggestion regarding the relocation of Gaza's population and future development of the territory as valuable waterfront property.