Why did Hamas attack Israel, and why now?
The Iran-backed Palestinian faction Hamas knew its unprecedented terror attack on Israel would draw a devastating response, so why did it strike?
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The Iran-backed Palestinian faction Hamas knew its unprecedented terror attack on Israel would draw a devastating response, so why did it strike?
U.S. officials said no evidence has emerged that Israeli munitions were the source of the blast.
Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, says she "went through hell" being taken hostage by Hamas, but after 2 weeks in captivity, she shook one of the militants' hands.
Two more hostages taken by Hamas during the deadly Oct. 7 attack, identified by Israeli officials as Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, have been released.
Deadly, ongoing Israeli airstrikes are fueling anger across the region and fear for 222 Hamas hostages in Gaza as the U.S. tries to delay an invasion.
Two Israeli nationals being held hostage by Hamas were released Monday, according to multiple sources. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has the latest on what we know about the hostages and the ongoing efforts by the Biden administration to negotiate.
It happened as more humanitarian aid arrived for the people of war-torn Gaza. CBS New York's Tina Kraus has the story.
The two-week old war with Hamas is threatening to spiral into a broader conflict.
President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday, a day after the first convoy of humanitarian aid was allowed into Gaza to address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
Police say they blocked traffic outside Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's office on the East Side.
The Palestinian-led community organization "Within Our Lifetime" was behind Saturday's rally.
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters Saturday that "We are going to increase the attacks, from today."
However, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt.
More centrist Democrats defend the president's plan to support Israel in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks.
A resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip is creating a division in the Democratic Party. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Q3YI68
Billboards in Times Square displayed the Israeli flag, as well as pictures of those being held captive.
No humanitarian aid yet, but more Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as anger spreads across the region over a hospital blast the U.S. and Israel blame on Palestinian militants.
New York lawmakers are working to make sure Americans can afford to come home.
President Biden is asking Congress for $100 billion in supplemental funding, including aid for Israel and Ukraine.
We spoke with Atlantic Council Fellow and military intelligence expert Alex Plitsas to learn more about the potential ground invasion.
They're calling attention to the lives that have been lost in Gaza and the ongoing plight of Palestinian people.
President Biden visited Israel in a show of support following the Hamas terror attacks, but a meeting with Arab leaders was canceled following the deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital.
Hochul said it was "extraordinary to see how Israelis are showing up for one another in a time of crisis."
They say what they call inflammatory comments by local elected officials are fanning the flames of hate.
Israel now says it will allow limited amounts of humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip following a request from President Joe Biden. Tina Kraus reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48Y9enZ
