Freed hostage Edan Alexander set to meet with President Trump
Alexander returned to his hometown of Tenafly, New Jersey about two weeks ago after being kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Alexander returned to his hometown of Tenafly, New Jersey about two weeks ago after being kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023.
The White House said the president and first lady "greatly look forward" to welcoming Edan Alexander and his family.
Israel drops all war-time restrictions, freeing people to return to their lives under a ceasefire with Iran, but uncertainty over the impact of 12 days of war leaves room for anxiety.
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil returned to Columbia University on Sunday, a day after he was released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention.
Edan Alexander, an American taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, has finally returned to his hometown.
The 21-year-old had been hospitalized in Tel Aviv after being released by Hamas last month. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoked to neighbors who lined the streets to welcome him home.
Edan Alexander, an American taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, has finally returned his hometown in Tenafly, New Jersey. Watch full team coverage.
Edan Alexander, an Israeli American taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, has finally returned to the United States, on his way to his hometown in New Jersey. See full team coverage.
Edan Alexander returned to New Jersey after being held captive by Hamas for nearly 600 days. Watch special team coverage.
Edan Alexander, a U.S.-Israeli hostage who was released from captivity by Hamas last month, will return to his hometown of Tenafly, New Jersey on Thursday.
Alexander will return to Tenafly on Thursday after spending nearly 600 days in Hamas captivity. CBS News New York's Christian Fan has the details.
The now-21-year-old was stationed at the Gaza border when he was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, and held for almost 600 days. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the story.
As Israel continues striking Iran, Trump says he's still considering whether the U.S. military should provide direct support in an increasingly deadly war.
An aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists was intercepted by Israeli forces en route to Gaza and arrived at an Israeli port on Monday. Turkey calls it an illegal and "heinous attack."
Mayor Eric Adams took action to protect Jewish New Yorkers on Sunday, signing an executive order and proposing legislation to define antisemitism.
Organizers say they will gather every week until the last hostage is home. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Judi Lynn Weinstein and Gad Haggai, U.S.-Israeli dual nationals, were killed in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack, but their bodies had been held in Gaza.
The alleged attack in Boulder, Colorado over the weekend happened as Jews in New York City are observing the joyous holiday of Shavuot.
The NYPD says suspects yelled "Free Palestine" before punching a 72-year-old Jewish man last week on the Upper East Side.
Sunday's attack in Colorado happened nearly two weeks after a Jewish couple was murdered in Washington D.C. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Sunday's attack in Colorado happened as the Jewish community is observing the holiday of Shavuot with rallies across the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
For days, there has been hope that an agreement between Israel and Hamas could be reached. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
President Trump has expressed optimism recently that there would be a deal for a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza.
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.
The bloodshed followed the launch of a new Israeli military operation aimed at putting more pressure on Hamas to release hostages.
