A Veteran Diplomat's Take on Gaza Peace Talks

Amanpour

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🗓️ 13 August 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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A Hamas delegation is in Cairo for new talks on ending the Gaza war. Veteran diplomat Prince Turki Al Faisal, who has deep experience in the region, having served as Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the US and UK, joins us to discuss. Also on today's show: Michael Kimmage, Director, Kennan Institute, Wilson Center / Professor of History, Catholic University of America; DC councilmember Brooke Pinto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:39.4	Two massive wars, America can make a difference, will it?
0:43.9	First in Gaza, a Hamas delegation heads to Cairo in a new ceasefire push.
0:49.3	The Trump administration does not oppose Israel's plans for military escalation. Veteran Saudi diplomat Prince Turkey Al-Faisal joins me.
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