Jared Kushner, senior advisor to President Trump, expressed skepticism about the prospects for advancing Israeli-Palestinian peace in private remarks published by WIRED magazine. Despite decades of U.S. presidential efforts, from Dwight Eisenhower to Barack Obama, the conflict remains unresolved. Kushner emphasized the importance of trust and confidentiality in negotiations. The Palestinian demands for pre-1967 borders and East Jerusalem as their capital, along with the right of return for 1948 war refugees, are not accepted by Israeli governments. The current Israeli cabinet, considered the most right-wing to date, and Palestinian divisions are additional obstacles. The U.S. remains committed to continuing peace efforts, although a planned Palestinian delegation visit to Washington did not occur.