CIA

Marco Rubio calls on Cubans to partner with CIA as Trump promises to 'take care of Cuba'

Rubio urged those disappointed by Cuba's government to "seize this opportunity to create the change you desire through a discreet partnership with the CIA," without elaborating further.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in New York, US, September 23, 2026.
Illustrative image of a Mossad agent standing in front of Mossad vs Iran concept flags on a wall with a crack.

Covert CIA and Mossad operations inside Iran ahead of a possible new war - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate Director Abbas Kamel, June 30, 2021.

Netanyahu denies ever having met Egypt's foreign intelligence chief despite contradictory records

 THE TWIN Towers burn

Over one-quarter of Muslim Americans blame Israel, Zionists for 9/11, survey finds


New mini-hostage deal on table that would pause Gaza war

The proposed deal would see Hamas releasing eight hostages in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners.

 U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director Bill Burns is interviewed by Roula Khalaf, editor of the Financial Times, as part of the FT Weekend festival in London, Britain September 7, 2024.

Mossad chief Barnea to meet Burns in Doha to renew hostage talks

Hamas officials have also stated that they are sending representatives for talks in Doha.

Mossad chief David Barnea seen during a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum, May 5, 2024

'Israel must control Philadelphi Corridor to ensure Gaza security,' Former CIA director says

Former CIA director and retired general David H. Petraeus stressed that without Israel’s continued presence, any efforts at rebuilding Gaza could be undermined by terrorists.

 THE PHILADELPHI CORRIDOR between Gaza and Egypt: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asserts that the issue of Philadelphi is not primarily a security issue, but a political-strategic one.

Former CIA director: Israel pager attack 'a form of terrorism'

He also noted his worry in the interview, describing the pager attack operation as something "that has repercussions.

 The logo of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is shown in the lobby of the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia March 3, 2005.

What have been the CIA’s triumphs and trials during the Biden era? - opinion

Burns has emphasized the CIA’s independence, ensuring that intelligence assessments remain objective and unaffected by political bias, a critical factor in dealing with complex global issues.

 CIA DIRECTOR William Burns arrives to testify before a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on US President Joe Biden’s proposed budget request for the CIA and National Security Agency, on Capitol Hill, in June.

Another shot at ceasefire? US to unveil new text on Gaza hostage deal gaps, Israel pessimistic

US negotiators have been more vocal regarding their criticism of Hamas, particularly in the aftermath of the terror group’s execution of six hostages over a week ago.

 CIA Director William J. Burns departs a classified briefing with members of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 30, 2024.

US switched to pressuring Israel for hostage deal concessions, officials say

Israeli officials criticize the US for pressuring Israel over the Hamas hostage deal, as the CIA says 90% of the details are finalized.

 U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director Bill Burns is interviewed by Roula Khalaf, editor of the Financial Times, as part of the FT Weekend festival in London, Britain September 7, 2024.

Deal coming soon? CIA director says more detailed Gaza ceasefire proposal due in days

He added that it was a question of political will and he hoped leaders on both sides recognized "the time has come finally to make some hard choices and some difficult compromises."

 William Burns, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director, attends his Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 24, 2021.

Intelligence chiefs hold Doha summit in effort to close hostage deal

"There is an agreement over many points," a senior Egyptian source said, adding the negotiations will be back in Cairo on Thursday.

 Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, July 7, 2024

CIA chief and Middle East envoy to visit region to push for hostage deal - report

Burns and McGurk's trip is part of a US move to "press on" to bring about a breakthrough in the hostage deal, the sources said. 

 People hold banners as they take part in a rally calling for the release of hostages kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas from Gaza and for support from the U.S., outside the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel March 10, 2024.