CBS News: Body Found In Jerusalem Forest Is That Of Missing N.J. Student
Aaron Sofer of Lakewood, went missing last Friday when he went on a hike with a friend in the Jerusalem Forest.
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Aaron Sofer of Lakewood, went missing last Friday when he went on a hike with a friend in the Jerusalem Forest.
The cease-fire was to take effect at 7 p.m. local time, but violence persisted until the last minute.
Israeli police said Tuesday they are searching for a young New Jersey religious student who went missing during a hike outside Jerusalem.
New Jersey politicians on Monday called for more help from both the U.S. and Israeli governments for a student who went missing during a hike in Jerusalem last week.
Rep. King is expected to meet with Israeli officials, and tour the tunnels as well as places hit by violence.
Some U.S. colleges are pulling students from overseas study programs in Israel as the Gaza war rages, raising concerns that schools may be overreacting.
One of the teens, 16-year-old Naftali Frankel, was an American citizen whose family is originally from Brooklyn.
Police were investigating Wednesday evening after pro-Palestinian groups unfurled a political protest flag on the span of the Manhattan Bridge.
The testimony was intended to establish a link between the suicide bombings of a bus and the Park Hotel in Israel and the bank accounts belonging to Hamas.
A New York delegation led by Gov. Cuomo returned from its two-day "unity mission" to Israel Friday morning.
The prime minister took time out of his schedule to meet with Cuomo just hours before a temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was set to expire.
Cuomo says with Israel under increasing threat and antisemitic incidents on the rise, the time is now to make the state's commitment clear.
Cuomo, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Senate co-leaders Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein will travel to Israel on Tuesday for a two-day visit.
Later Saturday, a silent protest and candlelight vigil organized as a social media movement aimed at uniting Jews and Arabs was expected to be held in Dag Hammarskjold Plaza near U.N. headquarters.
A new CBS News poll showed most Americans sympathize with Israel in the current conflict with Hamas, view Russia as unfriendly or an enemy, and disapprove of President Barack Obama's handling of foreign affairs.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he's considering a visit to Israel, despite that nation's ongoing conflict with the militant group Hamas in Gaza.
The Security Council adopted a presidential statement just after midnight Monday in New York that urged Israel and Hamas "to accept and fully implement the humanitarian cease-fire.''
Israel and Hamas launched new attacks Sunday in the raging Gaza war, despite going back and forth over proposals for a temporary halt to nearly three weeks of fighting ahead of a major Muslim holiday.
Gaza residents used a 12-hour humanitarian cease-fire on Saturday to stock up on supplies and survey the devastation from nearly three weeks of fighting.
United Airlines will be the first U.S. carrier to resume flights to Israel after a two-day hiatus caused by combat in the Gaza Strip.
In a statement Wednesday, the FAA said it is "working closely with the Government of Israel" to review new information they have provided and to determine whether safety concerns have been resolved.
"We will lift our own boycott of Turkish products when [Prime Minister] Erdogan changes his anti-Semitic course," said CEO Morton Sloan.
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg flew off to Tel Aviv on the Israeli airline El Al Tuesday, as he claimed flying to Israel remains safe even though U.S. and European carriers have halted flights there.
The U.S. and European carriers decided to halt flights to Israel Tuesday after a rocket landed near Ben Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv, but some carriers based outside the U.S. went on flying.
The people at Birthright Israel, which organizes 10-day youth trips to the Jewish state that are paid for by the Jewish Federation, said they're continuing to make plans for summer excursions.
Periods of heavy rain, along with strong winds, and even severe thunderstorms are expected across the New York area on Monday.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to drive U.S. gas prices to record highs. The attacks could also have a cascading effect on other prices.
Periods of heavy rain, along with strong winds, and even severe thunderstorms are expected across the New York area on Monday.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Periods of heavy rain, along with strong winds, and even severe thunderstorms are expected across the New York area on Monday.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Periods of heavy rain, along with strong winds, and even severe thunderstorms are expected across the New York area on Monday.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
A massive snowstorm is blasting the Midwest and Great Lakes with blizzard conditions and what could be record snow. Ian Lee reports from Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The March Madness bracket has been revealed for the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament, which features three teams from the New York City area.
It was a historic night for the 98th Annual Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
A multi-vehicle crash shut down eastbound lanes on the Southern State Parkway on Sunday night.
Families were forced to jump from windows Sunday as flames burned through a three-story home in Canarsie, Brooklyn. In total, six people were hurt, including firefighters. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
