William J. Burns, the C.I.A. head, and David Barnea, who leads the Mossad, Israel’s spy service, are scheduled to meet with officials in Qatar, which has been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas.
Author: JULIAN E. BARNES
C.I.A. Director Arrives in Qatar for Talks on Hostage Releases
William J. Burns, the C.I.A. head, and David Barnea, who leads the Mossad, Israel’s spy service, are scheduled to meet with officials in Qatar, which has been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas.
U.S. Navy Rescues Central Park From Pirate Attack in Gulf of Aden
The United States says the episode is unrelated to regional tensions, though it is still investigating the firing of two missiles at the Navy ship involved in the rescue.
C.I.A. Director Visits Israel and the Middle East Amid Israel-Hamas War
William J. Burns’s visit comes as the United States tries to prod Israel to pursue a more targeted approach to attacking Hamas, allow pauses in the fighting and do more to avoid civilian casualties.
Gaza Hospital Blast Death Toll Between 100-300, U.S. Officials Estimate
American officials say the blast on Tuesday likely killed 100 to 300 people. Gaza officials estimate the death toll closer to 500.
Allied Spy Chiefs Warn of Chinese Espionage Targeting Tech Firms
F.B.I. officials say more than half of Chinese spying efforts aimed at stealing technology occurs in Silicon Valley.
F.B.I. Tracks Increased Threats to Jews and Muslims After Hamas Attack
F.B.I. officials said that they were reaching out to faith leaders to discuss potential threats against their communities.
Putin’s Next Target: U.S. Support for Ukraine, Officials Say
Russian spy agencies and new technologies could be used to push conspiracy theories, U.S. officials say.
C.I.A. Discloses Identity of Second Spy Involved in ‘Argo’ Operation
The movie about the daring mission to rescue American diplomats from Tehran portrayed a single C.I.A. officer sneaking into the Iranian capital. In reality, the agency sent two officers.
Ukraine’s Drone Strikes Against Russia Are a Message for Its Own People
U.S. officials say they expect Ukraine to continue its attacks because they send a strong message: Kyiv can still strike back.