MSNBC on MSN1d
Ex-CIA staffer talks reality of ceasefire deal for American hostages
Jeremy Bash joins The Weekend to weigh in on the the latest developments out the Middle East where three hostages were released by Hamas.
The Times of Israel on MSN9d
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 ...
The Atlantic2d
The Secretary of Hard Problems
As he was packing up his office this week at CIA headquarters, the language of a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which he had toiled over for the past 15 months, was at the top of ...
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 ...
Houston Public Media10d
Q&A: The CIA chief on how the U.S. intel community handled Russia, China and Mideast
In an exit interview with NPR's , CIA Director William Burns says he still thinks "there's a chance" for a ceasefire in the ...
White House working to finalise Israel-Hamas hostage deal before Trump's inauguration: CIA
Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff was briefed about the progress made in the Israel-Hamas mediation talks by Qatar ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN4d
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 ...
How historic Gaza deal was sealed with 10 minutes to spare
Sensing a breakthrough, the Egyptian mediator urgently dispatched Major General Ahmed Abdel Khaleq - who oversees the ...
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 ...