Jared Kushner
ON THE RECORD · 25 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Israel’s right to defend itself”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-19
Following his meeting with Netanyahu, Kushner reiterated Israel's right to defend itself.
“finish the job in the appropriate way”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-19
Kushner threatened that Hamas must disarm or the US would support Israel in finishing the job.
“There's not a lot of trust between America and Iran after all these years of not having these relations and dialogues.”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-18
Kushner described the lack of trust between the U.S. and Iran during his Fox News interview.
“[President Trump] is willing to make a deal that could be great for the Iranian people … but right now they are not showing any interest in doing something that makes sense for us,”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-18
Kushner spoke in an interview with Fox News' Trey Yingst as the 60-day U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding expired.
“You can't make deals with each other if you don't understand each other. You have to exchange views,”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-18
Kushner discussed the need for mutual understanding between the U.S. and Iran on Fox News.
“hide certain cards and get certain concessions.”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-18
Kushner said Iran must be willing to make a fair deal in his Fox News interview.
“not showing any interest”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-18
Kushner told Fox News that Iran is not showing interest in a deal that makes sense for the U.S.
“They’re engaging in a very strong way and that’s quite positive,”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-18
Jared Kushner characterized negotiations between the United States and Iran positively during a Fox News interview.
“having very positive conversations.”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-18
Kushner said the U.S. and Iran continue to talk despite roadblocks.
“We are having very positive and active conversations.”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-18
Jared Kushner described ongoing diplomatic discussions with Iran during a Middle East trip.
“We were able to go through some of the misunderstandings and misinformation,”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
Kushner described addressing Israeli concerns during his four-hour meeting with Netanyahu.
“For Israel, we think this is a win-win situation, because if Hamas actually gives over the weapons and the tunnels willingly over the next 60 to 90 days, that obviously would be the elimination of a huge security threat for Israel, almost an unthinkable achievement,”
Jared Kushner · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-17
Kushner argued the Gaza deal benefits Israel if Hamas hands over weapons and tunnels.
“Nobody wants to put more money into a place that’s gone on for so long if it’s just going to be taken over by terrorists or blown up again.”
Jared Kushner · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-17
Kushner explained in a Fox News interview why funding for Gaza's rebuilding is conditioned on demilitarisation.
“We’re also not going to restrict Israel’s right to defend itself if there are any imminent threats,”
Jared Kushner · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-17
In the Fox News interview, Kushner said Washington would not limit Israeli action against perceived imminent threats.
“We had a very cordial meeting,”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
Kushner characterized his meeting with Hamas officials in a Fox News interview.
“progress could come quite soon”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
Kushner said progress in Gaza was possible if both sides cooperate.
“it’s very, very hard to trust, you know, a terrorist organization that that committed these terrible atrocities.”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
Kushner said it is hard to trust Hamas despite what its officials told him Sunday.
“They said all the right things, but obviously, it’s very, very hard to trust a terrorist organisation that committed these terrible atrocities,”
Jared Kushner · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-17
Kushner commented on his rare meeting with Hamas officials held on Sunday.
“said all the right things”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
Kushner described his Sunday meeting with Hamas officials in an interview with Fox News.
“We have a plan to rebuild Gaza, but we will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt until the demilitarisation occurs,”
Jared Kushner · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-17
Kushner told Fox News that US-backed reconstruction of Gaza would not proceed until Hamas is disarmed.
“And so we had to clarify what that means.”
Jared Kushner · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-17
Kushner continued in the Fox News interview about clarifying Israel's right to defend itself.
“If Hamas actually gives over the weapons in the tunnels willingly over the next 60 to 90 days, that obviously would be the elimination of a huge security threat for Israel, almost an unthinkable achievement,”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
Kushner spoke to Fox News after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about potential Hamas disarmament.
“If they don’t follow through now on their commitment, everyone will see that they’re not genuine about peace, and then Israel will have a lot more support from the US and others to go and finish the job in the appropriate way.”
Jared Kushner · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-17
Kushner said Israel would gain broader support to act if Hamas fails to follow through on disarmament.
“And so we’re going to give them a chance to perform, but it’s going to have to be based on actions and steps.”
Jared Kushner · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
Kushner said the US would judge Hamas on actions rather than words.
“What people call conflicts of interests, Steve (Witkoff) and I call experience and trusted relationships that we have throughout the world.”
Jared Kushner · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16
Kushner denied conflicts of interest in an interview with CBS News' '60 Minutes' last year.