Towing the line between diplomat and intelligence agent, Burns's trips to the region are shrouded under a cloak of mystery.

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according to the terms of the cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas. As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged ...