Top Officials to Convene in Rome for Critical Gaza Ceasefire Talks

CIA Director, Israeli, Egyptian, and Qatari leaders aim to negotiate truce and hostage release amid ongoing conflict.

CIA Director William Burns will meet with Israeli, Egyptian, and Qatari officials in Rome on Sunday.
The discussions will focus on achieving a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Egypt insists on an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian aid access, and freedom of movement for Gaza civilians.
The proposed truce includes exchanging Palestinian prisoners in Israel for hostages held in Gaza.
Recent mediation efforts have been based on a framework presented by U.S. President Joe Biden in May.