US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, called for a radical overhaul of financial support for Gaza during a closed-door meeting with European and Arab ministers that launched a nearly €900 million recovery package for the Strip, Euronews has learned.
Addressing the meeting via video conference, Kushner dismissed the Gaza aid initiatives carried out so far as being "designed step by step by NGOs and terrorists" and called for a fundamental shift in approach to "turn the tide", according to people familiar with the content of the private talks consulted by Euronews.
While he did not mention the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) by name, his remarks appeared to signal support for sidelining the organisation – a position that could put him at odds with the EU, UNRWA's largest donor.
Kushner has emerged as a key figure in efforts to secure a major international funding package for Gaza despite holding no formal cabinet position. Alongside his role as Trump's envoy, he also serves on the Board of Peace, the controversial body chaired by the US president that is expected to oversee the Strip's reconstruction.
Kushner is married to Ivanka Trump, the US president's daughter.
