Burns' trip is part of the Biden admin's ongoing engagement with key parties in an effort to get a humanitarian pause in the war.
Burns' trip is part of the Biden administration's ongoing engagement with key parties in an effort to get a humanitarian pause in the fighting and prevent a regional war.Burns arrived in Israel on Sunday. He is expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Mossad chief David Barnea and other senior defense and intelligence officials, the Israeli officials said.
Burns is also expected to visit Qatar, which plays a key role in the talks to secure the release of the hostages held by Hamas, and Egypt, which plays a central role in efforts to get humanitarian aid into Gaza. He is also expected to visit Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
Burns "will reinforce our commitment to intelligence cooperation, especially in areas such as counterterrorism and security," the official added.Share on facebook Share on email
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