Kushner’s Diplomatic Role Clashes with $1 Billion Stake in Israeli Defense Supplier
Jared Kushner’s private equity firm, Affinity Partners, holds a 7.4% stake in Israeli financial group Phoenix Financial, which invests heavily in Israeli military contractors. While Kushner serves as an unpaid envoy for Gaza negotiations, his firm reaped over $340 million in profits from this investment in 2026. Critics argue this creates an ethical conflict, though Kushner maintains his diplomatic and business roles are separate.