Presidential adviser Jared Kushner flew to Jerusalem on June 21 to meet with the leaders of Israel and Palestine as part of a U.S. effort to revive the Middle East peace process.
Kushner, President Donald Trump’s 36-year-old son-in-law, has little experience in international diplomacy or political negotiation, but has proven himself a trusted and capable member of the White House senior staff.
He will spend barely 20 hours on the ground, and leave shortly after midnight. In a brief media appearance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, the Israeli leader welcomed Kushner in the spirit of the two nation’s common goals: security, prosperity, and peace.
“I know of your efforts, the president’s efforts, and I look forward to working with you to achieve these common goals,” said Netanyahu.
“Thank you, the president sends his best regards and it’s an honor to be here with you,” said Kushner.
