Hamas leader's assassination in Tehran fuels fear of Gaza war spreading
Iran's supreme leader has vowed to "seek revenge" against Israel for the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
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Iran's supreme leader has vowed to "seek revenge" against Israel for the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
It happened during an airstrike in Tehran on Wednesday. Ismail Haniyeh led the group's political wing from exile in Qatar and was a key negotiator for a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Israel.
The two discussed an outline of a deal that would pause the fighting in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
The two leaders will talk about a plan to release the remaining hostages in Gaza. Netanyahu is also expected to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris.
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted the speech—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
More than 50 Democratic lawmakers boycotted Netanyahu's speech to a joint session of Congress—including U.S. Reps. Jan Schakowsky and Delia Ramirez, and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois). Charlie De Mar reports.
Israel says Wednesday’s decision is in response to renewed fighting in Gaza City. More than half-a-million people lived there, before the Israel Hamas war forced Palestinians to head south.
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Thousands of people blocked traffic and called for a deal to free Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.
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An attorney concluded that the quote in the Glenbrook South High School yearbook was accurate, but said it was taken out of context. It was placed on a page that featured a headline referencing Oct. 7 and a description of the attacks, as CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Benjamin Netanyahu said he would accept only a partial ceasefire deal, in exchange for some of the 120 hostages still held captive in Gaza. He said he is committed to continuing the war and eliminating Hamas.
Saturday’s attacks hit four neighborhoods in Gaza City, where Israel says it was targeting Hamas terrorist infrastructure. Palestinian officials say at least 39 people were killed.
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Secretary of state Antony Blinken is in Qatar as the U.S. continues to work with mediators. A spokesman for Hamas says they want changes to the proposal which include a permanent end to fighting and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in exchange for hostages.
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Hamas said it had given mediators its reply to the U.S.-backed proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. The group says they have "remarks" on the proposal but are ready to negotiate.
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U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has returned to the Middle East to urge regional leaders to pressure Hamas to accept a ceasefire proposal. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has the latest.
Organizers said they had planned the encampment in response to violence Saturday in the Gaza Strip.
Organizers said they had planned the encampment in response to violence Saturday in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli officials say it has rescued four hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7 in two separate locations. Those hostages ranged in age from 21 to 40.
Both women were grabbed by a man a day apart along the riverwalk on the city's Near North Side, according to Chicago police.
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Both incidents happened a day apart in broad daylight along the riverwalk, where a man grabbed the women before fleeing the scene.
Both incidents happened a day apart in broad daylight along the riverwalk, where a man grabbed the women before fleeing the scene.
Additional information, including how many people were injured and the cause of the collision were not released.
Despite a number of disturbing violent crimes on the CTA in recent months, violent crime on the mass transit system dropped slightly in 2025, as violent crime across Chicago also saw significant declines. In an exclusive interview on Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke about the steps the city is taking to help riders feel safe on the CTA.
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