"Middle East Hostage Talks: CIA Director in Egypt as Ceasefire Negotiations Resume"
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CIA Director William J. Burns is in Egypt for hostage talks, while Gazans are attempting to flee Rafah ahead of an expected Israeli military operation. The U.S. Senate passed a $95 billion aid package for Israel, Ukraine, and other allies, and President Biden reiterated that the U.S. would not support a major Israeli military operation in Rafah without a credible plan for civilian safety. Meanwhile, the United States and other Western countries are urged to provide fewer arms to Israel, as the death toll in Gaza rises.
- Middle East conflict live updates: CIA Director Burns in Egypt for hostage talks; Gazans look to flee Rafah The Washington Post
- Middle East Crisis: Mediators in Cairo, Including C.I.A. Chief, Renew Push for Gaza Cease-Fire The New York Times
- Israel Gaza: Ceasefire talks resume as Rafah under fire BBC.com
- Egyptian official says Cairo meeting to focus on ‘final draft’ of six-week truce deal The Times of Israel
- Biden welcomes King of Jordan on back of ongoing hostage deal discussions The Associated Press
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