Jared Kushner is scheduled to visit Israel next week for discussions regarding the Gaza situation. This marks Kushner's first trip to Israel since January, as the U.S. aims to advance the next phase of its Gaza plan. This phase involves disarming Hamas and a potential Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The Netanyahu government has expressed skepticism about the U.S. plan, and upcoming Israeli elections add political sensitivity to the issue. Despite skepticism, Netanyahu had previously promised Kushner to give the plan a chance and curb attacks on Gaza. Following this, Israel has reduced its strikes on Gaza and redeployed its military. Kushner will be accompanied by Nickolay Mladenov, the Gaza Board of Peace "high representative." He is expected to meet with Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. Additionally, Kushner plans to meet with Gaza mediators in Cairo. The U.S. seeks to prevent Israeli elections from delaying the Gaza plan's implementation. Both sides are navigating political needs while working towards a coordinated path forward in Gaza.