Tel Aviv — American-Israeli Edan Alexander was among the first Israeli captives taken into Gaza during the Hamas-orchestrated Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack. One week ago, he was reunited with his family in a deal brokered by the Trump administration and led by the White House’s Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff. Alexander and his family have […]
5/19: Face the Nation
5/19: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation,” Margaret Brennan speaks to former Defense Secretary Robert Gates about the war between Israel and Hamas, campus protests in the U.S. and the ongoing congressional debate on providing aid to Ukraine. Plus, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova […]
Parents of Edan Alexander speak out after his release from Gaza captivity
Parents of Edan Alexander speak out after his release from Gaza captivity – CBS News Watch CBS News After 19 months being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, U.S.-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander is finally free. His parents share the emotional moment they reunited and the dangers he faced from both Hamas and Israeli airstrikes. Be […]
Israel launches new, extensive ground operation in Gaza
Israel launches new, extensive ground operation in Gaza – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel says its forces have launched new, extensive ground operations in Gaza with thousands of reservists called up for support. Debora Patta is in Tel Aviv with the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live […]
U.S. diplomatic negotiators working for ceasefire in Gaza as Israel ramps up attacks
U.S. diplomatic negotiators working for ceasefire in Gaza as Israel ramps up attacks – CBS News Watch CBS News As U.S. diplomatic negotiators are working to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as Israel has stepped up the war in Gaza. Debora Patta reports from Tel Aviv. Be the first to know Get browser […]
Israel strikes pound Gaza, killing dozens and forcing a main hospital to close
Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 103 people overnight into Sunday, hospitals and medics said, as Israel intensified its war in the territory after more than 19 months of fighting. The strikes also forced the main hospital in northern Gaza to close. More than 48 people were killed in airstrikes in and […]
Israel intensifies war in Gaza, it says to pressure hostage releases
Israel intensifies war in Gaza, it says to pressure hostage releases – CBS News Watch CBS News There is a renewed push by mediators from the U.S. and Qatar to revive stalled ceasefire talks as Israel has intensified its war in Gaza. Debora Patta reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking […]
Israel starts Gaza escalation, sees movement in hostage talks
Israel advanced its ground forces in Gaza as part of a long-threatened all-out offensive against Hamas, and said the new action prompted the group to resume mediated negotiations on a possible ceasefire and hostage release. Hamas denied the assertion — issued, unusually, during the Jewish Sabbath by Israel’s defense minister. It said said there were […]
Food supplies running out in Gaza as Israeli humanitarian blockage continues
Food supplies running out in Gaza as Israeli humanitarian blockage continues – CBS News Watch CBS News As the Israeli humanitarian blockage of Gaza enters its third month, President Trump said people are starving in the territory. Debora Patta reports from Tel Aviv on the dire situation facing Gaza’s population as food supplies are running […]
Israel launches new offensive to pressure Hamas to release hostages as food crisis continues in Gaza
The Israeli military launched a new operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release the remaining hostages, the defense minister said on Saturday. Defense Minister Israel Katz said Operation Gideon Chariots began and was being led with “great force” by Israel’s army. “The heroism of IDF soldiers, the unity of the people and […]