Netanyahu's Office Confirms Meeting Between Heads of Mossad and CIA

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed a meeting between Mossad chief David Barnea and CIA Director Bill Burns yesterday, Friday, to discuss an agreement regarding the release of prisoners in Gaza. The statement clarified that "Hamas is sticking to its unwilling position to reach a deal," claiming that "Hamas seeks to escalate the situation during Ramadan at the expense of the Palestinians in Gaza," while Israel continues its war and blockade on the Gaza Strip amid a humanitarian crisis. Netanyahu's office stated: "We confirm that communications and discussions with intermediaries are ongoing in an attempt to narrow the gaps."