Israel steps up airstrikes overnight in Gaza as war against Hamas continues
Jasmine Payoute has the latest on the overnight developments.
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Jasmine Payoute has the latest on the overnight developments.
CBS Morning's Tony Dokoupil joined CBS News Philadelphia on Monday morning from the Gaza border.
However, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt.
The war between Israel and Hamas is now in its third week. Today, the border between Gaza and Egypt reopened for the first time. This comes less than a day after the release of two American hostages who were captured by Hamas.
Leaders in Philadelphia believe the incident is part of a rise in anti-Muslim feelings since the attack in Israel.
The freed U.S. hostages are Judith and Natalie Shoshana Raanan from suburban Chicago, officials announced.
As Israel bombs Hamas in Gaza and aid remains locked out, Iran's other allies in the region appear to test the water, fueling fear of a wider regional war.
Israel said an American mother and daughter being held hostage by Hamas have been released. Around 200 hostages are still being held. Ukee Washington reports. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3FxrKWN
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter Liat and son-in-law Aviv went missing from their kibbutz during the attack.
Jasmine Payoute has the latest on the new developments.
As President Joe Biden vows support for Israel, we are seeing the support stretch to South Jersey.
Local Jewish community groups are continuing to find ways to lend a hand to those in Israel.
That type of support is something the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia says they're thankful for.
More than a hundred Jewish Americans are taking a hard stance against Israel's tactics in its war against Hamas.
President Joe Biden met for several hours with Israel's war cabinet Wednesday while assuring the public he was not overlooking the increasingly dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Jasmine Payoute reports.
President Joe Biden landed in Israel on Wednesday morning to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's war cabinet. CBS News Correspondent Ian Lee reports from Tel Aviv.
President Biden is traveling to Israel to show support for a key U.S. ally as Israel and Hamas trade accusations over a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia held a rally Monday evening.
Supporters of Israel marched and rallied in Philadelphia on Monday.
President Biden will head to Israel this week, in a show of U.S. support for the country and its people.
Mayor Jim Kenney is set to speak at the rally at Independence Mall.
The group is marching along Market Street and will likely head to Independence National Historical Park.
As war between Israel and Hamas continues, President Biden said he does not believe the two-state solution is dead.
The pro athlete shares how he's thankful to be back with family. He was in southern Israel when the attacks began.
The exhibit is open until November 11 but the photographer and activist hope visitors will continue to educate themselves and be aware of the impact of this conflict on all of those involved.
