Egypt, CIA Hold Secret Talks as Gaza Ceasefire Hangs in Balance

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with CIA Director William Burns on Sunday to discuss regional issues, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency. The talks focused on ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and broader security concerns in the Middle East. The meeting comes as negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain stalled. The CIA has played a central role in mediating indirect talks between the two sides. Neither side released further details about the discussions.