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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.

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."

Israel estimates that nearly half of the militants in Gaza are well-organized, with forces spread out across the north and south of the Palestinian territory. According to several experts, the group h

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

Since Israel and Hamas went to war, reporters and editors at The New York Times have closely covered the conflict. Our coverage includes the Hamas-led attack on Israel, the plight of hostages ...

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 ...

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.

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."