Israeli airstrikes pounded northern and southern Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 60 people, including almost two dozen children, according to local hospitals and health officials in the Hamas-controlled Palestinian territory. The strikes came a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was “no way” he would halt Israel’s offensive in the Palestinian […]
Trump and Netanyahu showing signs of division as Israel ramps up airstrikes in Gaza
Trump and Netanyahu showing signs of division as Israel ramps up airstrikes in Gaza – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is pressuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strike a hostage deal and end the war in Gaza. The push comes as Israel intensifies airstrikes in Khan Younis. Debora Patta reports. Be the […]
Edan Alexander’s family describes his “battle between hope and despair” leading up to release
For the first time since the release Monday from Gaza of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander’s by the militant group Hamas, his family spoke publicly about what their emotional reunion was like, and what their son went through. In a news conference Tuesday from the hospital in Tel Aviv where her son is recovering, Yael Alexander […]
Hamas releases propaganda video showing Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander
Hamas‘ military wing released a propaganda video Saturday showing an Israeli American hostage. It was the first video of its kind shared in months. The undated video, posted on the secure messaging service Telegram, shows 20-year-old Edan Alexander. The message says Alexander has been held captive by Hamas for more than 420 days. If true, […]
Former classmates of American held hostage by Hamas react to his release
Former classmates of American held hostage by Hamas react to his release – CBS News Watch CBS News Hamas on Monday released Edan Alexander, the 21-year-old who is believed to be the last living American hostage held since Hamas invaded Israel on October 7, 2023. Tom Hanson has more. Be the first to know Get […]
Behind Hamas’ release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander
Behind Hamas’ release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander – CBS News Watch CBS News Hamas on Monday released Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza, as President Trump departed Washington for a trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest. Be […]
Trump says fewer than 2 dozen hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza
What we know about Israel’s plans to capture Gaza What we know about Israel’s plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip 02:22 President Trump said Tuesday that three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have died, leaving only 21 believed to be still living. “As of today, it’s 21, three have died,” Mr. Trump said […]