CIA director will be in Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks, source says

Author Logo | Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:05:50 GMT

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) – U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns will be in Qatar for talks on a ceasefire in Gaza on Thursday, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Burns would be accompanied by Brett McGurk, the White House coordinator for the Middle East and Africa. The CIA declined to comment on the matter in line with its policy of not disclosing the director’s travel. (Reporting by Jonathan Landay, writing by David Ljunggren, editing by Susan Heavey)

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