# Exclusive Interview with Key Hamas Leader

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Podcast: [Amanpour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/amanpour-808408)
Published: 2026-08-20T20:53:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3250

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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

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