A New Role for Jared
One sunny morning in Washington D.C., a young man named Jared Kushner walked into the White House. He wasn't there to visit - he had a big new job to do! ️
Jared grew up in New Jersey. His family owned buildings, and he learned about business from his dad. He went to good schools and worked hard. But now, he had a very different job ahead of him.
"Me? Help make peace in the Middle East?" Jared asked, looking surprised when his father-in-law, President Trump, gave him this big task.
The Middle East is far away from America. It's a place where countries sometimes don't get along very well. Many people didn't think Jared could help fix things there. After all, he knew about buildings and business, not about making peace between countries!
Learning Something New
But Jared wasn't scared. He knew he had a lot to learn, so he started reading lots of books. He talked to smart people who knew about the Middle East. He asked many questions.
"I may be new at this," Jared told his team, "but I'm going to try my very best."
He made a special notebook where he wrote down important things:• Talk to leaders from different countries• Learn about why they don't get along• Think of new ways to help them become friends• Be patient and listen carefully
Making New Friends
Jared started traveling to countries like Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. He met kings and presidents. Instead of just talking about old problems, he asked them about new ideas.
Fun Fact: Jared flew on more than 100 airplane trips to talk to leaders in the Middle East! ✈️
Some people said mean things about Jared. They didn't think he could do this big job. But he didn't let that stop him. He kept working hard and being nice to everyone he met.
A Different Way
Jared had an interesting idea. Instead of trying to fix all the hard problems at once, why not start by helping countries work together on easy things? Maybe they could help each other make money, or share cool new technology.
"Sometimes," Jared explained to his team, "being friends starts with small things, like sharing a meal or working together on a project."
He wore his best suits and smiled a lot. He listened more than he talked. And slowly, something amazing started to happen - people began to listen to him too!
Small Steps Forward
Every day, Jared wrote down what he learned in his notebook. He made phone calls early in the morning and late at night. He tried to understand why countries were angry with each other and how they might become friends.
"Peace isn't easy," he would say, "but it's worth trying for."
At first, the job seemed too big, like trying to build a castle with tiny blocks. But Jared learned that big things happen one small step at a time. He wasn't a normal diplomat, but maybe that's exactly what made him special.
The sun was setting over Washington as Jared looked out his White House window. He had a long way to go, but he wasn't giving up. Tomorrow would bring new challenges, but also new chances to help make peace.
His phone buzzed - another Middle Eastern leader wanted to talk. Jared smiled and picked up the phone. The work was just beginning.Learning About Old Problems
Jared sat at his desk, surrounded by tall stacks of books. He had to learn about why countries in the Middle East didn't get along. It was like trying to understand why best friends stopped playing together at recess.
His assistant brought him a big map. "Look at all these countries," Jared said, pointing to different spots. "They're all neighbors, but they don't always act friendly."
A History of Not Getting Along
Jared learned that Israel and many Arab countries hadn't been friends for a very long time. It was like they were playing on different teams and nobody wanted to share the playground.
"Sometimes," Jared wrote in his notebook, "people forget why they're mad at each other. They just know they're supposed to be mad."
Important Discovery: Many countries had never talked to each other before! They were like kids sitting at different lunch tables, never saying hello.
Making a New Plan
Jared decided to try something different. Instead of talking about fighting, he wanted to talk about things that made people happy:
• Making money together• Sharing cool technology• Helping sick people get better• Growing food in the desert• Flying airplanes between countries
First Friendly Talks
"What if," Jared asked a leader from Bahrain, "your country could sell things to Israel?" The leader looked surprised. Nobody had asked that before!
He talked to leaders from the United Arab Emirates too. "Your country is really good at making the desert green," he said. "Maybe you could teach other countries how to do that?"
Bumps in the Road
Some meetings didn't go well. Some people got mad and said no to everything. But Jared remembered what his teacher once said: "Don't give up just because something is hard."
"We need to be patient," he told his team. "Making new friends takes time."
Finding New Ways
Jared noticed something interesting. Young people in these countries wanted things to be different. They wanted to make friends online, share music, and travel to new places.
"Maybe," he thought, "we can help make that happen!"
Big Idea: Instead of talking about old fights, talk about new friendships!
Small Wins
After many talks, something exciting happened. Two countries that never talked before agreed to have a meeting! It was like when two kids who never played together decide to share their toys.
Jared smiled as he drew a little star in his notebook. It wasn't peace yet, but it was a start. Tomorrow would bring more meetings, more talks, and maybe more stars in his notebook.
The sun was setting over the desert as Jared's plane flew home. Below him, the countries looked like puzzle pieces waiting to fit together. Maybe, just maybe, he could help them find a way. ✈️Making New Friends
The sun was bright in Abu Dhabi as Jared walked into a big meeting room. Leaders from different countries sat around a table. Some had never been in the same room before!
A New Way to Talk
"Let's try something different," Jared said with a smile. "Instead of talking about what makes us mad, let's talk about what makes us happy."
Cool Idea: Working together can make everyone's life better!
The room got quiet. Then someone asked, "Like what?"
Finding Good Things to Share
Jared pulled out his special list of ideas:
Building cool phone apps together
Making water from ocean water
Growing food in dry places
Flying planes to new cities
Sharing doctors and medicine
Breaking the Ice
A leader from Israel spoke up. "We know how to make phones really smart!"
"And we know how to make gardens in the desert," said a leader from the UAE.
Suddenly, people were talking and sharing ideas. It was like show-and-tell at school!
Magic Moment: People who never talked before were now planning things together! ✨
Secret Meetings
Some meetings had to be super quiet. Nobody could know about them yet. It was like planning a surprise party!
"Sometimes," Jared told his team, "big changes start with small, quiet steps."
Building Trust
Day after day, Jared flew between countries. He listened to worries and shared good ideas. It was like being a bridge between islands.
"Trust is like a tiny plant," he wrote in his diary. "You have to water it every day."
Happy Surprises
One day, something amazing happened. The UAE said, "We want to be friends with Israel!"
Then Bahrain said, "We want to be friends too!"
Big News: Countries that never talked were becoming friends!
Sharing the Good News
People around the world were surprised. News shows talked about it. Kids in different countries started writing letters to each other.
"Look what happens when we try new things," Jared said to his team. "Sometimes the best ideas are the simple ones."
More Work Ahead
As the sun set over Jerusalem, Jared looked at his map. There were still many countries that weren't friends yet. But now they could see that making friends was possible.
"Tomorrow is another day," he thought. "And maybe tomorrow we'll make even more new friends." Big Meetings, Big Changes
The big day had come! Jared sat in his office looking at his calendar. Today, he would meet with leaders from many countries. His hands were shaking a little - like when you're about to give a speech in class!
Special Guests Arrive
One by one, important people came into the White House. They wore fancy suits and brought special gifts. Some came from Israel, others from Arab countries that had never visited before! ✈️
Amazing Fact: These countries had never been friends before today!
Money and Jobs
"When we work together, everyone wins!" Jared said to the group. He showed them pictures of new things they could build:
Big airports for more planes
New stores and shopping places
Schools where kids could learn together
Hospitals to help sick people
Parks where families could play
Making Dreams Come True
The room was full of happy faces. A leader from Dubai raised his hand. "We can help build tall buildings!"
"And we can make computers super smart," said someone from Tel Aviv.
"Together, we can do amazing things that we couldn't do alone," Jared smiled.
Special Phone Calls
Ring, ring! The phone kept ringing all day. More countries wanted to join the friendship club!
Big News: Morocco called to say they wanted to be friends with Israel too!
Solving Problems Together
Sometimes, people didn't agree right away. But Jared had a special trick:
"Let's find something we both like," he would say. "Maybe we both love soccer? Or yummy food? Or helping kids learn?"
Happy Surprises
Each meeting brought new surprises. Sudan wanted to join too! It was like watching a family grow bigger and bigger.
Cool Thing: Countries that used to be scared of each other were now planning parties together!
Special Moments
At one meeting, everyone stood up and clapped. Leaders who had never shaken hands before were now hugging! It was like watching history happen right in front of their eyes.
Looking Forward
That night, Jared wrote in his diary: "Today was special. We showed that making new friends is better than having fights."
He looked out his window at the stars. Tomorrow would bring new meetings, new friends, and new chances to make the world a better place. ⭐Hard Times and Big Dreams
Jared walked down the long hallway of the White House. Some people weren't happy about his peace plans. But he remembered what his grandma always said: "When things get tough, be brave!"
Mean Words
The newspapers weren't always nice. "He's too young!" some people said. "He doesn't know enough!" others wrote. But Jared kept working hard.
Remember: Even when people say mean things, keep trying your best!
Office Problems
"Why are you talking to those countries?" asked some people at work. They didn't understand why making new friends was important.
"Sometimes the best ideas seem strange at first," Jared explained with a smile. "Like when someone first thought of putting wheels on suitcases!"
Family Time Gets Smaller
Jared missed lots of family dinners. He was always on airplanes or in meetings. His kids made a special calendar to count the days until Daddy came home. ✈️
Special Moment: His daughter made him a "World's Best Peace Maker" card!
Big Questions
Everyone had questions:
Will this really work?
Can countries really become friends?
What if something goes wrong?
How long will it take?
Will other countries join?
Staying Strong
Sometimes Jared felt tired. But then he would get a message from a kid in Dubai: "Thank you for helping our countries be friends!" That made him smile.
Finding Help
Not everyone was mean. Some people really wanted to help! Like Mr. Mike from Texas who knew lots about oil, and Mrs. Sara from Israel who was great at making computer stuff.
Good News: More helpers joined every day!
Making Things Better
When people said "It won't work," Jared showed them pictures of Israeli and Arab kids playing soccer together. "Look," he'd say, "it's already...
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