Middle East conflict live updates: CIA director joins hostage talks in Egypt; fears grow for civilians in Rafah

CIA Director William J. Burns met with Israeli intelligence chief David Barnea in Egypt during negotiations over a potential hostage release deal. Burns also discussed efforts for a temporary cease-fire and a two-state solution between Israel and Gaza in a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi. Concerns continue to mount over the safety of Palestinian civilians in the crowded southern city of Rafah, the target of an expected full-scale Israeli military operation.