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Trend of declassifying US intelligence poses serious risks, ex-CIA officials say

Tactic can disrupt adversaries’ plans but also risks politicising intelligence and compromising sources, article argues

The Guardian - US

CIA Director Burns Works On Gaza Ceasefire And Hostage Deal

CIA Director Bill Burns actively engages in diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire deal in Gaza, showcasing the U.S. commitment to peace in the region.

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Israel-Gaza war: Turkey dismisses ‘fictional’ Israeli claims it is easing trade ban – as it happened

Turkey’s trade ban with Israel will remain until a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid flows are secured, says minister

The Guardian - AU

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No sign of breakthrough in hostage and ceasefire talks, Israeli official says; Kerem Shalom aid crossing reopens – as it happened

Israel to keep ‘mid-level’ negotiators in Cairo; key crossing for humanitarian aid closed on Sunday after Hamas shelling attack

The Guardian - AU

Israeli PM Meets CIA Director To Discuss Ceasefire Negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and CIA Director Burns discuss ceasefire and hostage negotiations, emphasizing diplomatic efforts for peace and security i...

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‘The goal is to destroy Gaza’: Why Israel rejects a ceasefire with Hamas

Israel has rejected a ceasefire and launched an operation in Rafah, raising fears that the war in Gaza could drag on.

Al Jazeera

Gaza ceasefire talks at crucial stage as Hamas delegation leaves Cairo

Hamas delegation deprts Egyptian capital and expected to return on Tuesday to resume indirect negotiations with Israel.

Al Jazeera

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Middle East crisis: Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks – as it happened

An unnamed Palestinian official familiar with the mediation efforts expressed cautious optimism to the Reuters news agency

The Guardian - AU

CIA Director Proposes New Plan For Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Negotiations

CIA Director proposes new plan to advance Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks in Cairo, addressing prisoner release and hostage situation.

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CIA Director Joins Hostage Talks In Qatar For Deal

CIA Director Bill Burns leads talks in Qatar to negotiate hostage release and ceasefire in Gaza, showing progress towards a resolution.

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Pentagon to give Ukraine $300 million in weapons

The Pentagon will rush about $300 million in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts, even though the military remains deeply overdrawn.

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US intelligence warns of mounting challenges to current world order

Spy chiefs say threats from China and Russia threaten US primacy, war on Gaza could spread insecurity.

Al Jazeera

Middle East crisis: World Health Organization accuses Israel of impeding aid delivery in Gaza – as it happened

WHO says that fewer than half of its requested aid-delivery missions in Gaza have been approved by Israel

The Guardian - AU

Officials say progress being made on Gaza ceasefire talks

US national security spokesperson says talks in Cairo ‘constructive and moving in right direction’

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Pressure Mounts On Israel For Gaza Ceasefire

Israel faced growing international pressure on Tuesday to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas, as it planned an incursion into the southern Gaza city Rafah where more than a million Palestinians are trapped.

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CIA Director warns US against abandoning support for Ukraine

CIA Director warns of the consequences of the United States abandoning support for Ukraine in its battle against Russia. Congressional leaders debate fundi...

International Business Times

Fierce Battles In Gaza After Jordan Attack Kills 3 US Troops

Deadly fighting and air strikes rocked besieged Gaza on Monday, a day after an attack that killed three US troops in Jordan heightened fears of a wider regional conflict.

The Guardian - US

The ICJ ruling could implicate the US in war crimes. Will Biden finally rein in Israel?

Biden’s unqualified support for Israel has exposed the US to potential complicity in genocide and global condemnation

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Al Jazeera

Qatar PM to meet Israel, US intel chiefs on new Gaza captives deal

CIA, Mossad heads to meet in Europe with Qatar officials to broker second captives-for-prisoners exchange and truce.

The Guardian - US

Medical services at Gaza’s largest functioning health facility collapse amid intense fighting in Khan Younis, warns MSF – as it happened

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International Business Times

Civilians Trapped By Fighting In Gaza's South, Hague Decision Looms

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague could order Israel to halt its military action in Gaza, launched in retaliation for Hamas's unprecedented attacks on October 7, although it has little power to enforce its rulings.

France 24

🔴 Live: 10 Israeli and four Thai hostages released from Gaza, Israel's army says

Ten Israeli hostages and four Thai nationals have been released from Gaza, Israel's army said late Wednesday. Qatar's foreign ministry said those released included Dutch, German and American dual nationals. Hours before a six-day pause in fighting expired, a Hamas source said the group was not yet satisfied with Israeli…

Al Jazeera

CIA, Mossad chiefs meet in Qatar as Israel-Hamas truce is extended

Talks between US and Israeli spy agencies in Qatar, which is key mediator, include issue of captives held in Gaza.

The Guardian - US

CIA and Mossad chiefs fly to Qatar for talks on extending Gaza truce amid further hostage releases

Heads of US and Israeli spy agencies to meet Qatari leadership, with focus on persuading Hamas to release male hostages

The Guardian - UK

Survival, scandal, a secret cell: how the nail-biting Israel-Hamas hostage deal was done

Weeks of precarious talks finally led to Friday’s releases of captives. Here’s the inside story

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