U.S., Israel waiting for Hamas to respond to ceasefire proposal, White House says
President Trump has expressed optimism recently that there would be a deal for a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza.
Crisis in the Middle East
Israel authorizes more settlements in occupied West Bank, sparking criticism
Israel said the newly announced settlements in the occupied West Bank would include the legalization of outposts already built without government authorization.
U.S.-backed Gaza aid group's Swiss foundation status under scrutiny
Swiss authorities tell CBS News the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is "not fulfilling various legal obligations" in that country.
Hamas chief Mohammed Sinwar has been killed, Israel's leader says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned the killing of Mohammed Sinwar in a speech as the U.S. seeks a temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Tumultuous start for new U.S., Israel-backed Gaza aid effort
A U.S. and Israeli-backed humanitarian aid effort for Gaza says it's started distributing desperately needed food. The U.N. calls it a "distraction from what is actually needed."
Young Gaza girl recounts horror of the strike that killed her family
A little girl seen emerging from the flames of an Israeli strike in Gaza recalls the moment "fire filled the sky," killing her mother and siblings.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as controversy, concern grow over aid
Israeli strikes kill dozens in the Gaza Strip, including one on a school-turned-shelter, as controversy and concern mount over getting humanitarian aid into the enclave.
Aid trucks to Gaza are "drop in the bucket" compared to need: WFP director
Israel blocked the import of all food, medicine and fuel into Gaza for 2 ½ months before allowing a small number of aid trucks to enter in the last few days.
Gaza doctor's 9 children killed in latest string of Israeli strikes, hospital says
The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza says the war's death toll has risen to 53,901 since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel that sparked 19 months of fighting.
World leaders condemn shooting of Israeli Embassy staff in D.C.
World leaders react to the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, as Israel blames antisemitic incitement.
Israel condemned over "warning shots" fired near diplomats in West Bank
Israel faces calls from more than 12 nations, including allies, to explain why forces opened fire as a large delegation of diplomats visited the occupied West Bank.
Pope calls for "sufficient humanitarian aid" and end of war in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV says the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, "the heartbreaking price of which is paid by children, the elderly, the sick," must end and food must be allowed in.
Netanyahu says even his allies can't take "images of mass famine" in Gaza
Israel lets limited aid into Gaza, easing its blockade as Netanyahu says his allies can't tolerate "images of mass famine" in the war-torn Palestinian territory.
Hostage Edan Alexander's parents share the joy of a long-awaited reunion
Freed U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander's parents talk about learning their long wait was over, a joyous reunion, and their anxiety for 58 other families.
Israel strikes pound Gaza, killing dozens and forcing a main hospital to close
The bloodshed followed the launch of a new Israeli military operation aimed at putting more pressure on Hamas to release hostages.
Israel launches new offensive to pressure Hamas to release hostages
The Israeli military said the new offensive in Gaza will not stop until the hostages are returned and Hamas is dismantled.
Trump says U.S. will stop Gaza war as death toll reportedly hits 53,000
As health officials in Hamas-run Gaza put death toll over 53,000, Trump says, "we're going to get that taken care of. A lot of people are starving."
Brother of Israeli hostage still hoping for safe return
Gal and Guy Gilboa-Dalal were at the Nova music festival when Hamas launched its Oct. 7 terror attack. Gal escaped, but his brother did not.
Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza, dimming hope amid Trump's peace push
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly ramps up the war in Gaza, despite mounting pressure from Trump and castigation by France's president.
Hamas releases U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander
The American dual national Edan Alexander has been handed over by Hamas more than 19 months after he was taken hostage.
Hamas says it will free Edan Alexander, U.S. citizen abducted on Oct. 7
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli American who has been held hostage since October 2023, will be released, Hamas announced Sunday.
Trump says fewer than 2 dozen hostages believed to still be alive in Gaza
President Trump's comments came as Israel approved plans on Monday to seize the Gaza Strip and to stay in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time.
Israeli official says Gazans will leave after area "entirely destroyed"
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says victory in Gaza will mean the enclave being "entirely destroyed," Palestinians leaving for other countries.
Israel plans to expand Gaza war to capture entire Palestinian territory
A Houthi missile struck Ben-Gurion airport Sunday for the first time since the war began, briefly closing it just as Israel voted to expand Gaza operations.
Pope Francis' popemobile being turned into health clinic for Gaza children
Pope Francis' popemobile is being converted into a clinic to help children in the Gaza Strip, the Vatican announced, calling it the late pontiff's "final gift" to the war-torn territory.
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Hackers heat up refrigerators at hundreds of supermarkets
Pope Leo to go to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery
Stolen Renoir paintings found hidden behind cinder block wall
Russell Brand goes on trial to face rape and sexual assault charges
139 people dead, including 15 children, after migrant boat capsizes
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