Middle East: Israel and Iran do not want “total conflict”, says CIA’s Burns
The CIA chief acknowledges, however, that the situation in the Middle East is complex and there is always room for miscalculation
Gaza: Hamas declares hostages are in a “very difficult” condition
"You could have taken your hostages back a year ago," Hamas tells Israel
USA: Record $17.9 billion in military aid to Israel after October 7, 2023
An additional $4.86 billion has been spent to bolster U.S. military operations in the region