The CIA director's stealthy role in the Israel-Hamas negotiations - NYT
Burns and Barnea negotiated with Qatar and Egypt, who in turn coordinated and relayed messages from Hamas leaders in Doha.The ex situ Hamas leaders then negotiated with the in situ Hamas leaders in ...
The Times of Israel on MSN13d
CIA chief says hostage talks ‘quite serious’; White House: Deal possible by Jan. 20
Washington optimistic on chances of closing agreement to release Israelis held by Hamas before end of Biden's term; Netanyahu ...
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U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War
As C.I.A. director, William J ... essential outreach to allies and enemies alike. As the Israel-Hamas war threatened to pull the Middle East into a larger conflagration, President Biden asked ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN8d
Former Texas congressman vows to keep politics out of CIA as director
WASHINGTON — Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA, vowed to make the ...
Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire holds as Israel cracks down in the West Bank
The ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas stretched into a fifth day on Thursday. Humanitarian aid groups are working to surge food and supplies to the war-ravaged territory as Palestinians scour ...
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In warning about China, CIA director nominee praises technology but says human intelligence vital
for CIA director He cited the New Orleans terrorist attack on New Year's Day, the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, Hamas' unprovoked attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and Russia's ...