The newest 72-hour cease-fire efforts in Gaza ended in more violence
The newest 72-hour cease-fire efforts in Gaza ended in more violence. Margaret Brennan reports from the State Department in Washington.
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Only two hours into the truce, Palestinian officials say Israel attacked Gaza, killing at least 27 people
Only two hours into the truce, Palestinian officials say Israel attacked Gaza, killing at least 27 people. Israel's prime minister says Hamas militants fired first. Barry Petersen reports from Gaza City.
US condemned a deadly strike that tore through a UN school in Gaza, but stopped short of directly blaming Israel
Dan Raviv, CBS News Correspondent and author of "Spies Against Armageddon: Inside Israel's Secret Wars," talks about the latest in the fight between Israel and Hamas.
Chris Gunness, a spokesman for the UNRWA refugee agency, calls the war in Gaza a "collective punishment"
Chris Gunness, a spokesman for the UNRWA refugee agency, calls the war in Gaza a "collective punishment." He also explains why he broke down in tears during an interview on Al-Jazeera.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 72-hour humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 72-hour humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza. But questions linger about the mental wounds that will emerge after the bombs stop falling. The Palestinians estimate that more than 40 percent of their population is under 15 years old, making them prime targets for Hamas recruitment. Barry Petersen reports.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises to shut down every Hamas tunnel, even if there's a truce
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises to shut down every Hamas tunnel, even if there's a truce. Meanwhile the U.N. secretary general calls Israel's attack on U.N. schools "outrageous." Barry Petersen reports from Gaza City, where death tolls continue to climb.
Refugees had crammed into the school's classrooms, seeking a safe haven
For the second time in a week, a U.N. school in Gaza was shelled, where refugees had crammed into classrooms seeking a safe haven. Over 40 Palestinians were killed in the Israeli attacks overnight. Barry Petersen reports from Gaza City.
Following a heavy barrage by Israeli forces, more than 100 Palestinians are dead, including several children
Following a heavy barrage by Israeli forces, more than 100 Palestinians are dead, including several children. A power plant was also struck, leaving Gaza without electricity. The growing hardships are causing many to wonder if support for Hamas may be waning inside Gaza. Barry Petersen reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned his country to be ready for what he called a "prolonged war," while Gaza residents said they got phone calls from Israel's military, warning them the worst is yet to come
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned his country to be ready for what he called a "prolonged war," while Gaza residents said they got phone calls from Israel's military, warning them the worst is yet to come. Barry Petersen reports from Gaza City.
In the wake of the Israeli prime minister's proclamation, the fighting rages on
In the wake of Benjamin Netanyahu's proclamation that violence in the Gaza Strip could be prolonged, the clash between Israeli and Palestinian forces raged on. The two sides traded mortar fire, and Israeli soldiers continued their assault on tunnels that Hamas militants use to gain access to Israel. Don Dahler reports.
Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for an explosion at a park in Gaza that killed at least nine Palestinian children
Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for an explosion at a park in Gaza that killed at least nine Palestinian children. But as Barry Petersen reports, there is no mistaking who is suffering.
In an interview with “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal said he still refuses to recognize Israel as a Jewish state
In an interview with “CBS This Morning” co-host Charlie Rose, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal said that while he is ready to co-exist with Jews, Christians, Arabs and non-Arabs, he still refused to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.
In an interview for "Face The Nation" Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Hamas wants Palestinian civilians to be killed because it looks bad for Israel
In an interview for "Face The Nation" Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Hamas wants Palestinian civilians to be killed because it looks bad for Israel. Charlie Rose reports.
After the starts and stops of multiple cease-fires, Israel and Hamas continue to exchange fire
After the starts and stops of multiple cease-fires, Israel and Hamas continue to exchange fire. Don Dahler reports from Tel Aviv.
In an interview for his PBS program, Charlie Rose sat down with Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in Doha, Qatar.
In an interview for his PBS program, Charlie Rose sat down with Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in Doha, Qatar.
Hamas' leader, Khaled Meshaal, told "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose that his group's war with Israel is not based on ethnicity, but rather on Israeli occupation of Palestinian land
Hamas' leader, Khaled Meshaal, told "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose that his group's war with Israel is not based on ethnicity, but rather on Israeli occupation of Palestinian land.
Hamas rocket launchers roared to life minutes after a humanitarian truce expired
Hamas rocket launchers roared to life minutes after a humanitarian truce expired. Israel says it proposed another brief cease-fire of 24 hours, which Hamas rejected, only to propose its own hours later. Don Dahler reports.
CBS News' Margaret Brennan discusses Secretary of State John Kerry's attempts to end the conflict between Israel and Palestinians, and why he's still hopeful despite the ongoing fighting
CBS News' Margaret Brennan discusses Secretary of State John Kerry's attempts to end the conflict between Israel and Palestinians, and why he's still hopeful despite the ongoing fighting.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses the crisis in Ukraine, relations with Russia, and the fighting between Israelis and Palestinians
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses the crisis in Ukraine, relations with Russia, and the fighting between Israelis and Palestinians.
CBS News' Barry Petersen reports on the latest developments in the fighting between Israelis and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip
CBS News' Barry Petersen reports on the latest developments in the fighting between Israelis and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal tells CBS News' Charlie Rose whether Hamas could support an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement
Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal tells CBS News' Charlie Rose whether Hamas could support an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is "not obliged" to follow truce agreements that Hamas keeps violating
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is "not obliged" to follow truce agreements that Hamas keeps violating.
House Intelligence Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., discusses the delicate interconnections that make forging peace in the Middle East so difficult
House Intelligence Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Mich., discusses the delicate interconnections that make forging peace in the Middle East so difficult.
The 12-hour cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was a day to remove the bodies of the dead from the rubble
The 12-hour cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was a day to remove the bodies of the dead from the rubble. For those who fled the shelling, it was a day to come back and salvage what they could. Barry Petersen reports.
Among the obstacles to a longer-term cease-fire is Hamas' vast network of tunnels
Among the obstacles to a longer-term cease-fire is Hamas' vast network of tunnels. The Israeli Defense Forces continued to search for tunnels during a 12-hour cease-fire. So far, 31 have been found. Don Dahler reports.
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Netanyahu vows crackdown amid deadly clashes in Israeli occupied West Bank
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Trump flew from Turkey on older plane after credible threat from Iran and proxies
President Trump departed the NATO summit in Turkey on an old Air Force One jet following a credible threat from Iran and allied proxy groups, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Canada's Doug Ford on why country needs to "fight back" against Trump trade war
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Costa Rica captures top fugitive "Diablo," wanted by U.S.
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Ex-cop wanted for murder extradited from China after 21 years on the run
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