U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War
As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back ...
Terms of ceasefire deal could create uncertainty and long wait for hostages’ families
Former chief of staff at the CIA and Pentagon Jeremy Bash explains why separating hostages and releasing them at two ...
The Times of Israel on MSN8d
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 ...
In warning about China, CIA director nominee praises technology but says human intelligence vital
CIA director nominee John Ratcliffe said the agency needs to focus on its mission in the face of growing challenges from ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN3d
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 ...
Hard part begins for Israel, Hamas, and mediators
Israel and Hamas have agreed to stop the war for six weeks, but now the hard part begins for all sides.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire latest: Gaza truce will take effect Sunday morning as Israel to release 737 prisoners
Israel’s government voted in favour of the truce after the country’s security cabinet, chaired by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, agreed to the ceasefire and hostage deal earlier on Friday.
The Diplomatic Spy
Words matter, but looking back on his time as the head of the world’s most important spy agency, Burns also had numbers on ...