Investigation finds Kushner-linked firm held stake in Israeli company tied to Gaza war profits

A CNN investigation has raised questions about a potential conflict of interest involving Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, who played a central role in negotiations over a Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction agreement.

According to the investigation, Affinity Partners, the private investment firm owned by Kushner, held the largest stake in an Israeli company that provides support to commercial entities involved in military-related activities. CNN reported that this company has financially benefited from the continuation of the war in Gaza.

The findings highlight the overlap between Kushner's private financial interests and his influential, if informal, diplomatic role. Since leaving his position as a White House adviser during Trump's first term, Kushner has built Affinity Partners into a major investment vehicle with ties across the Middle East, including substantial funding from Gulf sovereign wealth funds.

His continued involvement in Gaza-related diplomacy during the current administration has drawn scrutiny from ethics watchdogs and journalists, given that he holds no formal government position but has nonetheless been described as a key figure shaping US policy on the conflict.

Neither Kushner's representatives nor Affinity Partners were quoted in the available reporting responding to the specific findings. The scale of the firm's stake and the extent to which it influenced Kushner's diplomatic positioning remain points of scrutiny raised by the investigation rather than settled conclusions.

The report adds to a broader debate over transparency and potential conflicts of interest among informal advisers who shape US foreign policy while maintaining active private business interests in the same regions and industries affected by that policy.