Hamas told to be sensitive to Netanyahu ahead of election
By The BriefBrief
Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim said Hamas remains committed to a peace roadmap for Gaza and that mediators and US adviser Jared Kushner asked the group to be “sensitive” to Benjamin Netanyahu’s political standing ahead of Israel’s election. Naim said Israel has not fulfilled ceasefire obligations.
WHO:Bassem Naim (senior Hamas official)
WHAT:Naim said Hamas was asked to be “sensitive” to Netanyahu’s political timing and reiterated Hamas’s commitment to a Gaza peace roadmap.
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 11:51 PM ET
WHERE:Israel
WHY:Mediators and US adviser Jared Kushner asked Hamas to consider Netanyahu’s “very delicate time” ahead of Israel’s upcoming election.
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