Washington optimistic on chances of closing agreement to release Israelis held by Hamas before end of Biden's term; Netanyahu huddles with security chiefs to discuss negotiations The post CIA chief says hostage talks ‘quite serious’;

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Palestinian officials say the war in Gaza has killed more than 46,000 people, as some on both sides of the conflict hope for "help from Donald Trump."

In an exit interview with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, CIA Director William Burns says he still thinks "there's a chance" for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

In a wide-ranging exit interview, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly asks Central Intelligence Agency director William Burns about the resurgence of ISIS, and what's next for the intel community.

Hamas has sought to parlay any deal into an end ... US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and CIA head William Burns. "The trip's focus is maintaining Israel's qualitative advantage and her ability ...

DESPICABLE Hamas terrorists spent seven years spying on Israel through hacked security cameras before October 7, claim seized docs. The terror group slaughtered over 1,200 people in the horrifying

The war between Israel and Hamas shows no signs of slowing in 2025. Over 100 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip in the first three days of the new year, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry.

who spent 30 years in the CIA including a stint in Israel at the Tel Aviv embassy, said: "We've never seen anything like this in Israeli history." Earlier this year, it was revealed Hamas ...

Palestinian officials say the war in Gaza has killed more than 46,000 people, as some on both sides of the conflict hope for "help from Donald Trump."

Whatever restraints once existed on Israel’s behavior are long gone. Benjamin Netanyahu is now setting his sights on Iran — the question is to what extent President Donald Trump will back him.

In an exit interview with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly, CIA Director William Burns says he still thinks "there's a chance" for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.