U.N. General Assembly means stepped up security across NYC
Officials emphasized there are no specific or credible threats. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
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Officials emphasized there are no specific or credible threats. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Experts commissioned by the U.N. Human Rights Council say Israeli forces are "continuing to commit" genocide in Gaza. Israel calls the report Hamas lies.
It comes comes as the United Nations accuses Israel of committing genocide. The Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health reports nearly 65,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The latest development comes as a United Nations panel levels new allegations of genocide claims, which Israel strongly denies.
The United States, Israel's closest ally, reiterated its opposition to the New York Declaration and the General Assembly resolution endorsing implementation of a two-state solution.
The move is the latest in a series of steps the Trump administration has taken to target Palestinians with visa restrictions.
The IPC, a global body that monitors hunger crises, says 22 months of war in Gaza have left half a million people facing "starvation, destitution and death." Israel calls it "lies."
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner was there Tuesday as rallies were held outside the hearing on the East Side.
There are accusations that food supplies are being blocked by Israeli forces, something the Israeli government denies. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro has more from Westchester County, where one community is demanding an end to the crisis.
President Trump previously withdrew the U.S. from the agency during his first term.
At least 85 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid in one of the deadliest days for aid-seekers since the war began, Gaza's Health Ministry said.
Iran said Sunday its military will decide if and when there will be response to the U.S. airstrikes. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan and Adi Guajardo have the story.
President Trump addressed graduates at the University of Alabama on Thursday night, as we're hearing more from the vice president about the latest White House staffing shakeup.
It happened Monday at the United Nations as the world marked three years since Russia launched its attack. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
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.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
U.S. airlines are barred from flying to Haiti for a month after 3 American carriers' planes are hit by gunfire amid relentless gang violence in the Caribbean nation.
The New York congresswoman made national headlines when she questioned university presidents during hearings on antisemitism on college campuses. CBS News New York's Cristian Benavides reports.
Hezbollah said the drone attack was in retaliation for two Israeli strikes in Beirut on Thursday that killed 22 people.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.N. General Assembly as war in the Middle East escalates. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on his speech at the U.N. General Assembly and the Israel-Hamas war.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered his address, warning of dire intentions from Russia. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
NYC's Gridlock Alert Days are here, with U.N. General Assembly bringing street closures and security checkpoints to Manhattan's East Side.
CBS News law enforcement contributor Richard Esposito discusses the security measures put in place by both the NYPD and Secret Service during the United Nations General Assembly this week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to address the General Assembly on Wednesday, followed by the leaders of Israel and Lebanon on Thursday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
