Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim recently stated in an interview with CNN that his organization remains open to a peace roadmap for the Gaza Strip. Naim emphasized that the group is interested in achieving a level of calm and stability to allow civilians in the region to resume their daily lives.

During the discussion, Naim revealed that mediators involved in peace negotiations, including U.S. adviser Jared Kushner, had specifically requested that Hamas act with 'sensitivity' toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to Naim, this request was framed in the context of the upcoming Israeli elections. The implication of the request, as described by Naim, is that the group should avoid actions that could disrupt the political climate for the incumbent Prime Minister during the campaign period.

While Naim’s comments highlight a behind-the-scenes effort by international actors to manage regional tensions, the broader context remains defined by ongoing military activity. The report notes that attacks on Gaza have continued despite these diplomatic overtures. The account provided by Naim serves as the primary source for the claim regarding the request for restraint; there has been no immediate public confirmation or denial of these specific private communications from the U.S. mediation team or the Israeli government.