Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made a surprise visit to Israel on Monday to visit the US-operated Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC), the center created to manage humanitarian and security efforts in Gaza following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaks during a panel discussion in the State Dining Room of the White House, October 23, 2025, in Washington, DC.
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“For the first time in a generation, there is a genuine feeling of hope and optimism, not just in Israel, but throughout the Middle East,” Gabbard told Fox News in an interview. “That’s because of President Trump’s leadership and the groundwork he laid through his historic peace agreement.”
Gabbard also visited the Kerem Shalom crossing, a key point where Israel, Gaza and Egypt meet, and called the UNFCCC a “living example of what can happen when nations come together for common interests with the potential impact of lasting peace that benefits generations to come.”
“This is a challenging mission that requires clear communication, coordination and transparency,” Gabbard added. “Intelligence supports not only security and the achievement of lasting peace and stability for both Israelis and Palestinians.”
-Beatrice Peterson, ABC News
