Netanyahu's speech in D.C. draws criticism from Tri-State Area residents
Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.
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Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Wednesday, the Palestinian community in New Jersey condemned his visit to Washington, D.C. CBS New York's Alice Gainer also spoke with a family member of an Israeli hostage in Gaza.
Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday, and CBS New York's Alice Gainer spoke with a family member of an Israeli hostage in Gaza.
Israel's battle against Hamas has forced nearly 360,000 people to flee from a city they were told only months ago to seek refuge in.
President Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
New Hamas propaganda videos purportedly show further signs of life of two hostages being held somewhere in Gaza. This comes as international allies keep pushing for a ceasefire. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations that started at Columbia University over Israel's handling of the war in Gaza have spread to colleges across the country, and at some universities, protesters have been dealt with aggressively. Police arrested over 100 demonstrators at Northeastern University in Boston Saturday. Michael George and Elise Preston have the latest.
As protests continue at Columbia University, a group of students have filed a federal civil rights complaint accusing the university of discrimination against Palestinian students and allies.
Protesters demanding Yale University divest from military manufacturers and expressing "solidarity with Gaza" were detained Monday as demonstrations spilled out into the streets.
More than 100 people have been arrested at Columbia University over the Israel-Hamas war and the school's response. Felipe Rodriguez, professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and former NYPD Sergeant Detective joins CBS New York to discuss the police's response to the protests.
Dueling protests between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli demonstrators were held outside Columbia University on Wednesday. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Police were out in full force Monday night, keeping both sides apart and safe. But at times, things did get out of hand.
Police were out in full force Monday night, keeping both sides apart and safe. But at times, things did get out of hand. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
They allegedly ran up to the alter yelling "Free Palestine" and holding a banner that read "Silence Equals Death."
They allegedly ran up to the alter yelling "Free Palestine" and holding a banner that read "Silence Equals Death." CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The highest-ranking Jewish elected official in the U.S., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, called on Thursday for new elections in Israel, saying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was a "major obstacle to peace" and that he "has lost his way by allowing his political survival to take the precedence over the best interests of Israel."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells "Face the Nation" that Israel "can't have victory" in the war against Hamas until Hamas is "eliminated." If a terror attack similar to the Oct. 7 attack happened in the U.S., Netanyahu said the United States would be "doing a hell of a lot more."
Gov. Kathy Hochul apologized Saturday for remarks she made at a Jewish philanthropy event in New York City. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SHEK2o
Palestinian-American families in New Jersey called for peace in the Israel-Hamas war Thursday.
Pro-Palestinian supporters held a rally Saturday outside the Brooklyn Museum.
A pro-Palestinian demonstration was held in Brooklyn on Saturday as Israeli airstrikes killed more Palestinians in Gaza.
President Joe Biden has issued an executive order targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank accused of attacking Palestinians and Israeli peace activists. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47Zpzav
Saturday marked seven years since former president Donald Trump's Muslim ban that sparked protests nationwide.
Protests were held across New York City on Saturday during a National Day of Action. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Ui0kgh
This comes amid a major decision made by the United Nations' highest court in response to the Israel-Hamas war.
