US national security adviser meets Israeli intelligence chief

Jack Sullivan and David Burnia, head of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, meet at Mossad headquarters: media reports/file photo

The US national security adviser met with the Israeli intelligence chief.


According to the statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, the meeting between the US National Security Adviser Jack Sullivan and the head of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, David Burnia, took place at the headquarters of the Mossad.


According to reports, the US National Security Adviser and Mossad chief discussed strategic issues, including the Iranian threat, while both officials stressed the need for new cooperation between the US and Israeli intelligence agencies in the region.


According to reports, Jack Sullivan and David Burnia also discussed the hostage situation in Gaza, in which the Mossad chief thanked the US for its help.


After meeting with the head of the Mossad, Jack Sullivan left for a tour of the West Bank.


Hostage families meet with Antonio Guterres


On the other hand, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres was met by the families of the hostages in Gaza, in which they attacked the UN Secretary General.


Families of the hostages criticized Antonio Guterres for his statement on the October 7 attack and for not visiting Israel.


According to media reports, on the criticism of the families of the hostages, the Secretary General of the United Nations said that there is no explanation for the attack by Hamas.


Antonio Guterres said that he tried to visit Israel but there was no response from the Israeli government.


Palestinians were not allowed to pray in Al-Aqsa Mosque

According to reports, Israeli soldiers also prevented Palestinian citizens from performing Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque.


Another Israeli soldier was killed

On the other hand, the Israeli army says that military personnel have found the bodies of two more hostages in Gaza, who have been sent back to Israel.


According to the Israeli military, one of the hostages killed is a 19-year-old Israeli soldier who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7.