Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Israeli drone strikes vehicle in Khirbet Selem, one martyr reported.
Reuters: US military carried out a new strike targeting a ship in the Caribbean Sea
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Israeli raids targeted a cement plant, an asphalt factory, and fuel tanks in the Ansar area in South Lebanon
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: A series of violent Israeli raids targeted the outskirts of the town of Ansar
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Israeli warplanes raided the outskirts of the town of Shmestar in Bekaa, eastern Lebanon
Donald Trump will speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Thursday: White House
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli warplanes raid the town of Bnaafoul, Saida district
YAF: Israeli enemy will pay for this crime.
Yemeni Armed Forces: Son of Major General Al-Ghamari martyred alongside him in Israeli aggression.
Yemeni Armed Forces: YAF mourns martyrdom of Chief of the General Staff Mohammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari.

CIA Director slated to travel to Europe to revive Gaza captive talks

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Axios
  • 24 May 2024 17:42
4 Min Read

Bill Burns is slated to meet in Europe with Mossad director David Barnea and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani.

  • x
  • CIA director slated to travel to Europe to revive Gaza captive talks
    Photos of Israeli captives are plastered on a wall in "Hostages Square" in Tel Aviv on May 17, 2024. (AP)

CIA director Bill Burns will soon fly to Europe to meet with the head of the Israeli Mossad and the Qatari Prime Minister in an attempt to revive captive and ceasefire talks, US and Israeli officials told Axios.

Two weeks ago, talks that may have led to a ceasefire came to a halt and Hamas Political Bureau member, Izzat al-Rishq confirmed that "Israel's" invasion of Rafah and occupation of the crossing only aims to block the efforts of mediators and escalate the aggression and genocide.

As election day nears in the US, the White House considers a captive agreement the only possible way to alleviate pressure on Biden. 

Burns will meet with Mossad director David Barnea and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, according to a third person familiar with the meeting.

On Wednesday, the Israeli military cabinet authorized increasing the authority of the Israeli talks team, according to authorities. A new proposal was developed which allegedly holds some concessions in the Israeli positions compared to the last round of negotiations.

The latest Israeli approach includes a readiness to further compromise on the number of surviving captives to be freed on humanitarian grounds in the first phase of the agreement, according to Israeli sources.

During the most recent round of talks in Cairo, "Israel" asked that Hamas free 33 live captives - women, female soldiers, males over 50, and those in critical health - in the first part of the agreement.

Hamas asserts that just roughly 18 captives fit within these categories but vowed to return the remains of nearly 15 captives to "Israel".

The Israeli plan reportedly included a readiness to consider Hamas' demand for "sustainable calm" in the Gaza Strip during the second phase of the agreement, which involves the release of all Hamas-captured men and troops.

Related News

Millions to march in 'No Kings' protests against Trump’s crackdown

Trump to meet Zelensky ahead of Putin summit announcement

Egyptian authorities have not confirmed if they will attend the summit in Europe. However, a US source reported that they, along with Qataris and Israelis, are actively participating in the discussions.

Recently, Israeli anti-government protesters launched a "Day of Disruption" in and around occupied al-Quds on Monday to coincide with the opening of the Knesset's summer session, demanding the removal of the current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

The families of captives pointed out in a statement that Netanyahu failed to reach an exchange deal and should be prevented from making unilateral decisions and immediately removed from office "because he left our sons to face death."

Hamas slams 5 female soldiers video as attempt to tarnish Resistance

Most recently, Hamas issued a statement refuting Israeli claims about a video published by Israeli media that allegedly showed the capture of female soldiers during Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.

Hamas asserted that the video being circulated is edited and manipulated, casting doubt on the authenticity of its content. "The video clip being circulated in Israeli media is edited and manipulated, and the authenticity of its content cannot be verified," the statement declared.

The movement suggested that the timing of the video's release is part of what it describes as "Israel's" unsuccessful attempts to tarnish the image of the Palestinian Resistance.

"The circulation of this clip at this particular time is part of the occupation's failed attempts to tarnish the image of our brave people's Resistance by spreading fabricated stories that have been proven false by various media investigations and forums," the statement stressed.

Hamas explained that the footage shows female soldiers at a military site who were captured while on duty at the Gaza Division headquarters. The soldiers appeared in civilian clothes because they were on a break when the attack occurred early in the morning on Saturday, October 7, which was their day off.

The statement emphasized that the video attempts to mislead and manipulate public opinion regarding the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza.

Hamas further emphasized that the footage underwent deliberate editing and fragmentation, with selected images and clips chosen to support the occupation's claims and lies about the assault on the female soldiers. 

  • United States
  • war on Gaza
  • Europe
  • Palestine
  • Israel
  • Mohammad bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani
  • Benjamin Netanyahu
  • Gaza
  • Bill Burns
  • Joe Biden
  • William Burns
  • Israeli captives
  • European Union
  • Qatar
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

Iran strikes secret Israeli-US bunker under Tel Aviv high-rise

Tel Aviv high-rise struck by Iran hid Site 81, secret US-Israeli base

  • Politics
  • 14 Oct 2025
Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jaafarawi in an undated image in Gaza, occupied Palestine (Social media)

Gaza Palestinian journalist Saleh al-Jafarawi killed by collaborators

  • Politics
  • 12 Oct 2025
drop site

New report details extensive Israeli arson in Gaza after ceasefire

  • Politics
  • 13 Oct 2025
Illustration of fists breaking shackles, representing the liberation of Palestinian detainees from Israeli prisons. (Illustrated by: AL Mayadeen English/Batoul Chamas)

4 prominent Palestinian detainees to be freed: Who are they?

  • Palestine
  • 13 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
The bodies of deceased Palestinians, held by Israel during the war, lie in plastic bags on the floor of Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, following their release, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 (AP)
Politics

'Israel' returns 30 Palestinian bodies; some bear marks of torture

Gaza buried under 70 million tons of war debris as crisis deepens
Politics

Gaza buried under 70 million tons of debris, 20,000 lingering UXOs

Ex-White House adviser Ashley Tellis charged over secret files
Politics

Ex-White House advisor accused of amassing troves of top secret files

An Israeli soldier rests by a mobile artillery unit at a gathering point on the border with the Gaza Strip, in southern “Israel”, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (AP)
Politics

Global arms bans isolate 'Israel', yet its war machine keeps running

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS