Trump says U.S. will "take over the Gaza Strip"
In a news conferrence with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump said the U.S. would "take over the Gaza Strip" and "own it."
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In a news conferrence with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump said the U.S. would "take over the Gaza Strip" and "own it."
Only Israel has suggested openness to Trump's plan for the U.S. to move Palestinians out of Gaza and make it a "Riviera of the Middle East."
Wednesday, President Donald Trump's administration seemed to make some clarifications on his plan for Gaza, and the prime minister of Israel put his own positive spin on it. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
During a new conference on Tuesday, Mr. Trump proposed the U.S. take ownership of the territory and re-locate the roughly 2 million Palestinians who live there. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Keith Siegel, a 65-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli national, is the first American to be released since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect.
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday and suggested Palestinians be permanently resettled so the U.S. could turn the Gaza Strip into the "Riviera of the Middle East." CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Mr. Trump said that would come after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on his plan and the reaction to it.
The future of the Middle East and the peace process is riding on decisions made by the new administration in Washington. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer and Jessica Moore have team coverage.
President Trump is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House as negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire are set to begin. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Marcia Kramer asks Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis if the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas can hold as more hostages are released.
Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis and NYC Comptroller Brad Lander, who has his sights set on Gracie Mansion, sit down with Marcia Kramer in this episode of "The Point."
An American who moved to Israel four decades ago and two other men were freed during the new ceasefire in the Middle East. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Dual U.S.-Israeli national Keith Siegel is among the 3 hostages expected to be released by Hamas in the fourth swap with Israel.
It was a chaotic and confusing day, as the handover was briefly delayed. Loved ones of other hostages told CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner they want to see changes when the next group is released.
2 Israeli women and an 80-year-old male hostage, along with 5 Thai nationals, were released in Gaza, but Israel delayed its part of the exchange, accusing Hamas of "shocking scenes" at one handover.
A new synagogue opened Sunday on the Upper East Side, drawing a large crowd, including the president of Israel. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on the hostage release.
The Israeli hostages will likely be freed on Thursday and Saturday and Palestinians will also be able to return to northern Gaza, CBS News has learned. The news came as the Alt Neu Synagogue opened on the Upper East Side. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The crowd gathered Sunday, just one day after four female Israeli soldiers returned to Israel as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
Saturday, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners, and four more Israeli hostages were reunited with their families. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has more on the emotional reunions.
The four women smiled as they waved and gave the thumbs up from a stage in Gaza City's Palestine Square.
Delta Air Lines is resuming daily nonstop service from JFK Airport to Israel beginning April 1.
Columbia University says it is increasing campus security after an incident involving protesters.
In addition to patrols from the NYPD, the schools says it is modifying security protocols, including requiring IDs for building access.
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
