@MarquardtA: RT by @emin_bred: Ceasefire talks have been “paused” as Israel steps up its military operation in Rafah, 2 US officials tell me. The CIA Director, Israeli and Hamas delegations have all left Cairo. Mediators keep talking, White House’s John Kirby says.

Ceasefire talks have been “paused” as Israel steps up its military operation in Rafah, 2 US officials tell me. The CIA Director, Israeli and Hamas delegations have all left Cairo. Mediators keep talking, White House’s John Kirby says.

— Alex Marquardt (@MarquardtA) May 9, 2024