CIA director set to arrive in Cairo in renewed push for a ceasefire

CIA Director William Burns is due in Cairo on Tuesday amid a new round of negotiations on a Qatari-mediated ceasefire that would temporarily halt fighting in exchange for Hamas freeing captives.

While weeks of talks have yet to bear fruit, a source close to the negotiations told AFP that Burns is expected in Egypt for more high-level negotiations. 

Following US pressure, Israel will reportedly also be sending a delegation to Cairo, which includes Mossad chief David Barnea and Shin Bet director Ronen Bar.