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Against the background of tensions in the region: The head of the CIA will arrive in Israel for talks on Iran
Israeli officials have indicated that William Burns is expected to meet with the head of the Mossad, Prime Minister Bennett and defense officials, for the first time since taking office. Balance sheet and other senior executives
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Monday, 09 August 2021, 19:02 Updated: 19:03
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The head of the United States Central Intelligence Agency, the CIA, William Burns, will pay his first visit to Israel tomorrow, since taking office as a guest of Mossad chief David Barnea, Walla!
Israeli officials.
A CIA spokeswoman declined to comment.
Burns arrives in Israel as tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rise, with the attack on the Mercer Street ship in the background and in the shadow of the recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah on the northern border.
Israeli officials said Burns was expected to meet with Mossad chief Barnea, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and other officials in the defense establishment and the intelligence community.
According to them, the CIA chief's talks are expected to focus on Iran - both on the nuclear program and on Iranian activities in the region.
Israel wants to hear what the US policy is towards the new government in Iran, headed by President Ibrahim Raisi, especially with regard to a possible return to the nuclear agreement.
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Burns is also expected to visit Ramallah and meet with Palestinian intelligence chief Majd Faraj and Palestinian Authority Chairman Abu Mazen. The CIA maintains close ties with Palestinian security forces. white was the intelligence agency US channel which almost single Palestinian Authority.
CIA Director Burns previously served as deputy Secretary of State, as a sub-Secretary of State for political Affairs and assistant Secretary of State for the Middle East. Over the years he maintained close ties with senior Israelis and many Palestinians that some He is in personal friendship.
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In 2013, during President Obama's second term, Burns, along with Jake Sullivan, currently serving as National Security Adviser to US President Joe Biden, led the secret channel of talks with Iran that took place in the Sultanate of Oman.
The secret conversation channel began to operate behind Israel's back and when it was discovered in Jerusalem, it caused a serious crisis between Netanyahu and Obama.
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