Transcript: Husam Zomlot, Palestinian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 5, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Husam Zomlot, Palestinian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, that aired on Nov. 5, 2023.
Crisis in the Middle East
Transcript: Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova on "Face the Nation," Nov. 5, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova that aired on Nov. 5, 2023.
Michael Herzog, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation," Nov. 5, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Michael Herzog, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., that aired on Nov. 5, 2023.
More than 300 Americans have left Gaza in recent days, Biden official says
"We believe that there are still a number of Americans inside Gaza," deputy national security adviser Jon Finer said Sunday.
Transcript: Jon Finer, deputy National Security Adviser, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 5, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Jon Finer, White House deputy National Security Adviser, that aired on Nov. 5, 2023.
Blinken seeks to contain Israel-Hamas war; meets with Middle East leaders
The U.S. secretary of state held firm to the U.S. position that a cease-fire would harm Israel's right and obligation to defend its citizens after the surprise attack by Hamas militants on Oct. 7.
Arab-Muslim student injured in hit-and-run; hate crime investigation underway
Authorities have released a description of the suspect and his vehicle. The victim's injuries were not life-threatening.
Meet the Gaza doctor traveling on a bicycle to deliver medical care
"They cut off our fuel, water and electricity," said Hassan Zain al-Din, "but not our belonging."
Israel tightens encirclement of Gaza as Blinken urges more civilian protection
Secretary of State Antony Blinken also reiterated Washington's long-standing support for the eventual recognition of a Palestinian state.
Pentagon pauses support for congressional travel to Israel
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin issued a memo that pauses Defense Department support for congressional travel to Israel at this time and restricts visits by defense and military leaders.
Palestinian-American mother and her 3 kids make it out of Gaza
Palestinian-American mother Laila Bseisso was on the list of Americans approved to leave the Gaza Strip — but then she and her young children were stuck in limbo at the border.
Concern grows over settler attacks on West Bank Palestinians
Since the attack against Israel by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, violence against Palestinians living in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has escalated, with at least 121 people killed.
House passes GOP-backed $14.3 billion Israel aid bill despite Biden veto threat
The measure is expected to be dead on arrival in the Senate.
Biden calls for "pause" in Israel-Hamas war
The president is under growing pressure from those who say Israel's bombardment of Gaza is collective punishment.
Hundreds of Americans appear set to leave Gaza
Foreign nationals continued to cross over the Rafah border crossing into Egypt for the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Many Israeli dual citizens decide to stay amid war: "The only place we belong"
Despite the turmoil, some U.S.-Israeli dual citizens are committed to staying in the country. "Israel is our place," one explained.
Israeli airstrikes target Hamas in refugee camp in Gaza
Israel carried out airstrikes and ground operations in the camp, targeting what it called a Hamas "terrorist stronghold" and, it said, killing a Hamas leader. Palestinian officials said civilians were killed.
Blinken, Austin urge Congress to pass funding to support both Israel and Ukraine
Austin and Blinken told lawmakers supporting both Israel and Ukraine is part of a single fight against increasingly connected adversaries.
Senate confirms Jack Lew as U.S. ambassador to Israel
The Senate voted 53-43 to confirm Lew, with Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky joining Democrats.
Protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt Senate hearing
Blinken was interrupted multiple times by protesters who called for a cease-fire in Gaza.
As Israel says Hamas commander killed, who else is it targeting?
Israel says it killed a Hamas commander behind attacks on 2 towns — another name on a growing list of targets in Gaza.
Gaza's hospitals short on supplies, full of dead and wounded civilians
Israel has vowed to continue its war with Hamas until the group is destroyed, but millions of Palestinian civilians are caught in the middle.
Fighting in Gaza intensifies as Netanyahu rejects calls for cease-fire
The Israeli leader said any pause in hostilities would just give Hamas time to regroup, so "that will not happen."
Hamas says 8,300 killed in Gaza as Israel sends in more ground forces
Despite growing outcry over the huge civilian death toll in Gaza, Israel is pressing ahead with the "next stage" of its war on Hamas.
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostages demanding prisoner swap
Hamas released a video showing 3 hostages, with one woman lambasting Israel's leader for failing to protect them or secure their release.
World
Poland launches major security operation along border with Russia
5 people rescued in South Pacific after months at sea, 4 still missing
1 dead, 2 injured in helicopter crash near Mount Everest base camp
Soccer player dies following on-field collision in Spain
Stolen watch worth $290,000 returned to store with apology note
U.S. to mediate new round of Ukraine-Russia talks, Witkoff says
U.S. launches strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz
Hacked alert apps send Ukrainians, Russians fake attack warnings
