Jared Kushner

Under former President Joe Biden, nuclear talks were an element of a wider US-Saudi deal tied to normalization and to Riyadh's goal of a defense treaty with Washington.

Trump’s former Jewish allies, including Kushner, Ivanka, and Boris Epshteyn, played key roles in shaping his 2024 campaign.

Trump no longer boasts about hiring “the best people.” It seems the adults in the room were a big pain in the ass in the first term, especially when they had the temerity to disagree with the boss.

Charles Kushner, 70, is a Jewish-American businessman and real estate developer who founded Kushner Companies, one of the nation's largest privately held real estate enterprises.

"Rabbi Kogan's work, in partnership with the bold and positive vision of the Emirati government, has been a shining light in the world and a strong counter to the history of division," Kushner wrote.

Four years later, as Trump prepares to reenter the White House, some of that cast of characters is back while others have dropped off the stage.

Leaders who can foster hope and progress across communities are needed for the future of the Middle East.

Kushner, 43, has a close relationship with Saudi Arabia, which congressional investigators say has invested $2 billion in his private equity fund, Affinity Partners.

Jared, you have proven time and again that you have the skills, the knowledge, and the tenacity to make a difference. 

In a Sept. 18 speech, MbS said the kingdom would not recognize Israel without the creation a Palestinian state, suggesting a deal may be near impossible for the foreseeable future.