The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is the US foreign intelligence service.
A major pillar of the US intelligence community, the CIA operates to safeguard US national security and interests. It does this by collecting information and carrying out covert operations in countries across the world.
The agency's activities include counterintelligence, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and more.
Classified documents regarding the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK are to be released. Trump added that "other topics of great interest" will have classified records declassified.
Current progress in the talks remains stuck for the time being, as the two sides remain at an impasse over a couple of Israeli demands.
This comes with reports that a hostage deal could come in a month.
Asif William Rahman was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia in November and was charged with disclosing classified documents, pleading not guilty to violating the Espionage Act.
CIA official Asif W. Rahman held top-secret security clearance and had access to sensitive information, the New York Times reported.
The proposed deal would see Hamas releasing eight hostages in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas officials have also stated that they are sending representatives for talks in Doha.
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.
He also noted his worry in the interview, describing the pager attack operation as something "that has repercussions.
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.
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