Episode

Exclusive Interview with Key Hamas Leader

Podcast: Amanpour
Published: Aug 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 3250
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Summary

10 months since Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli attacks continue, and Palestinians are dying. This comes amid a push by President Trump to advance his peace plan. Bassem Naim is a senior leader of the Hamas political bureau. In an exclusive interview with Christiane Amanpour, he says Hamas is still committed to making Trump's peace plan work.  Also on today's show: Richard Haass, former Director of Policy Planning, US State Department    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices