A closer look at Hamas' Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar

We’ve been following the multiple efforts to get Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire in the war in Gaza.

One of the crucial officials on Hamas' side of the negotiations has been Hamas’ leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.

Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with Julian E. Barnes, New York Times reporter covering U.S. intelligence and international security, about Sinwar and his motivations.

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