Queens woman living in Israel vows to stay and help Jews new to Tel Aviv
Shanna Fuld shot footage Saturday of the aftermath of a building hit by a rocket, just blocks away from her home.
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Shanna Fuld shot footage Saturday of the aftermath of a building hit by a rocket, just blocks away from her home.
Shanna Fuld moved there five years ago and is the founder of the Israel Daily News Podcast. She is vowing to stay in Israel and continue to help Jews who have moved to the country and are new to Tel Aviv. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Those rallying in support of Israel condemned the attacks carried out by Hamas throughout the weekend.
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog said he is under the impression that Americans are among those taken hostage by Hamas militants.
President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "pledged his full support" to the Israeli government, the White House said.
People gathered in support of Israel outside of the United Nations and in other parts of the city on Sunday afternoon. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the story.
The Israeli government is warning it will take "significant military steps" in retaliation. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Delta, United and American airlines have all temporarily suspended flights to and from the Ben Gurion International Airport.
Posts have flooded a Facebook group set up for Israelis who might be missing in the aftermath of the attacks.
Supporters of Israel demonstrated outside the United Nations. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian has the story.
According to Israeli officials, at least 700 people have been killed in Israel and hundreds more in Gaza are also dead. On Sunday night, CBS New York's Lisa Rozner learned about the innocent civilians who've been taken hostage by Hamas.
Sen. Cory Booker and his staff were in Jerusalem when Hamas began carrying out its large-scale offensive against Israel "and sheltered in place for their safety," his office said.
Meanwhile, many local leaders are working to get American citizens in Israel home safely. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians have been killed and thousands wounded in the deadliest day of violence Israel has seen in nearly 50 years.
Israel's national emergency services agency says at least 1,500 more have been wounded in the Hamas military incursion.
The airports are still open, but many people sheltered in place as instructed by the government.
CBS New York spoke with Gov. Kathy Hochul about her efforts to bring New Yorkers stranded in Israel home.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said NYPD is deploying resources to Jewish communities and houses of worship across the five boroughs.
The lights atop the Empire State Building were lit in blue and white Saturday to show its support for the people of Israel. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3RSU8tZ
Some Americans who traveled to Israel from our area are now stranded, while others raced to get out in time Saturday. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rQwKCJ
Israel is at war after Hamas launched a surprise assault Saturday. According to Israeli media, at least 250 people have been killed and another 1,500 have been injured. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3tuZKjR
CBS New York's Jessica Moore spoke with Gov. Kathy Hochul on Saturday about her ongoing efforts to bring New Yorkers who are stranded in Israel home. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46kmuBT
Airlines on Saturday scrambled to cancel flights into Israel after attacks by the Hamas militant group, and American travelers there are eager to leave. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell spoke to some of the locals who are trying to find a way out. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rQwKCJ
The terror group Hamas launched a surprise attack in Israel on Saturday, leaving at least 250 people dead and the world on edge. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3tuZKjR
The NYPD said it was monitoring the situation in Israel and that there were no immediate threats to New York City.
