Ex-CIA staffer talks reality of ceasefire deal for American hostages
Jeremy Bash joins The Weekend to weigh in on the the latest developments out the Middle East where three hostages were released by Hamas.
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Former CIA official says Israel-Hamas ceasefire ‘is actually quite a bad deal’
Israel-Hamas ceasefire latest: Israel says 737 prisoners to be released in first phase of Gaza truce deal
Israel’s government voted in favour of the truce after the country’s security cabinet, chaired by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, agreed to the ceasefire and hostage deal earlier on Friday. The vote is believed to have been 24 in favour and eight against early on Saturday morning local time.
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Terms of ceasefire deal could create uncertainty and long wait for hostages’ families
Former chief of staff at the CIA and Pentagon Jeremy Bash explains why separating hostages and releasing them at two different times as outlined in the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel is not an ideal agreement.
U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War
As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.
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Ex-CIA analyst guilty of leaking docs on Israel plans to strike Iran
Former CIA analyst admits to leaking top secret documents on Israel’s plans to attack Iran
Former CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty to Leaking Info on Planned Israeli Attack on Iran
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CIA chief says hostage talks ‘quite serious’; White House: Deal possible by Jan. 20
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
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Israel, Hamas cease-fire deal a 'stunning development,' ex-CIA station chief says
Former CIA Station Chief in Moscow Dan Hoffman reacts to the latest developments in the Middle East as Israel and Hamas reach a cease-fire and hostage deal and assesses the impact to the region.
In warning about China, CIA director nominee praises technology but says human intelligence vital
CIA director nominee John Ratcliffe said the agency needs to focus on its mission in the face of growing challenges from China and others during his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday.
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Trump’s defense secretary pick: ‘I support Israel killing every last member of Hamas’
Pete Hegseth makes remark during fiery Senate hearing in which Democrats grill him on sexual misconduct claims, past remarks against women serving in combat
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Former Texas congressman vows to keep politics out of CIA as director
WASHINGTON — Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the CIA, vowed to make the agency more muscular while keeping its work apolitical during his nomination hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday.
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Trump Factor Strikes Again: President-elect and his envoy impact Mideast before inauguration
Multiple officials tell Just the News that Trump pressure helped Qataris to quickly close Hamas-Israel ceasefire that Biden had negotiated months earlier.
Biden set to give final Oval Office address
Plus: Trump, Biden tussle over Gaza ceasefire credit{beacon} Evening Report © GettyBiden set to give final Oval Office address PRESIDENT BIDEN will give his fifth and final Oval Office address