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Basem Naim is a Palestinian physician and prominent Hamas official, who served as Minister of Health in the First Haniyeh Government and later as Minister of Youth and Sports in the Palestinian National Unity Government. He holds a medical degree from Germany and a PhD in surgery, and has been involved in various capacities within Hamas, including leading the Council on International Relations in Gaza. Naim has gained attention for his statements regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly during recent escalations, and has been noted for his significant social media presence advocating for pro-Palestinian causes.