U.N. and hostage families demand new cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
As Israel says troops have entered a key southern Gaza city as part of the expanding war on Hamas, it's facing urgent calls from abroad and from hostages' families to cease fire.
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As Israel says troops have entered a key southern Gaza city as part of the expanding war on Hamas, it's facing urgent calls from abroad and from hostages' families to cease fire.
The Israeli Army says it has renewed its assault after negotiations for the release of more hostages held by Hamas stalled. CBS News New York's Cristian Benavides reports.
Hamas says at least 60 people killed as Israel resumes military operations in Gaza after accusing the Palestinian group of violating a cease-fire that lasted 7 days.
Hamas has freed about 100 hostages since the temporary cease-fire took effect and, despite ongoing violence outside Gaza, the truce was extended for at least 1 more day.
One Palestinian prisoner released by Israel said he now wants to "live a decent life without occupation."
Students streamed out of school Monday supervised by dozens of police, school safety agents and school officials.
David Banks went to his alma mater on Monday, Hillcrest High School in Queens, to address the protest of a teacher who attended a pro-Israel rally. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Hamas is expected to release more hostages, and Israel more Palestinian prisoners, under a cease-fire that has been extended 2 days, Qatar announced.
Students streamed out of Hillcrest High on Monday supervised by dozens of police, school safety agents and school officials. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Hamas released 24 hostages -- 13 Israelis, 10 Thais, and one Filipino -- as part of a four-day truce with Israel.
One group left graffiti in front of the New York Public Library and during the Thanksgiving day parade, a separate group sat in the middle of the road. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Hostages were expected to be released at midnight, including some Americans. At the same time, a cease-fire takes was to take effect for at least four days. CBS New York's Natalie Brand reports.
Under the agreement reached in Qatar, Hamas is incentivized to release captives that Israel accuses it of seizing during its rampage across southern Israel.
The Israeli government said early Wednesday that it had approved a deal that would see 50 hostages held in Gaza released and a 4-day cease-fire observed.
Mounting hope for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire, but no respite for displaced families in Gaza, or for Israeli parents who want their children back from Hamas.
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Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry says Israeli forces are closing in on second facility in the Palestinian enclave as thousands evacuate Al-Shifa hospital.
Someone wrote that the representative is complicit in genocide, adding "No more aid to Israel ... free Palestine." CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
In exchange for the release of around 50 hostages, Israel will reportedly allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. CBS New York's Cristian Benavides said.
According to the Hamas-controlled health ministry, dozens of patients there have died since a generator ran out of fuel Saturday. CBS New York's Dick Brennan has the latest.
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The NYPD was able to control the crowd outside Borough Hall and eventually form a police line.
The NYPD was able to control the crowd outside Borough Hall and eventually form a police line. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
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Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
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Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
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