Israel's renewed attack on Hamas intensifies and expands following collapse of truce
The U.S. is stepping up its pressure on Israel to do more to protect civilians.
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The U.S. is stepping up its pressure on Israel to do more to protect civilians.
Israel pounded targets in the southern Gaza Strip, intensifying a renewed offensive after a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.
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.
Israeli airstrikes pummeled Gaza Friday following a week-long cease-fire with Hamas. Both sides accuse each other of breaking the terms of the truce. CBS News Correspondent Bradley Blackburn reports. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3R2XOHv
Six more hostages were released late Thursday, following two released earlier in the day, Israel said, as a short-term truce deal between Israel and Hamas neared its one-week mark.
CBS Philadelphia hears from the father of Liat Beinin as more hostages have been released as the cease-fire extends into the seventh day.
White flags have been underneath a tree in Clark Park since Oct. 28.
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.
The family's stepmother is safe after she was held hostage by Hamas for close to two months.
Amichai Shdaimah's stepmother Diza Heiman was part of the fifth group of hostages released by Hamas on Tuesday.
An American mother of three was among the latest group of hostages released by Hamas on Wednesday, President Biden said.
Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said the IDF was "examining the reliability of the information."
Over the next two weeks, the documentary "Israelism" is scheduled for screenings at about a dozen colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.
UPenn is now the second school to attempt to cancel one of the student-led screening events for "Israelism."
Twelve more hostages who were held in Gaza were released on Tuesday, according to the Red Cross and the IDF, as a temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas continued into a fifth day.
The family of a boy taken hostage after the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel celebrated his release while waiting on word about the boy’s father.
Hamas released 84-year-old Ditza Heiman and 12-year-old Eitan Yahalomi as part of the arrangement for two extra days of cease-fire in the war.
Hamas released 84-year-old Ditza Heiman and nine other hostages Tuesday as part of the arrangement for two extra days of cease-fire in the war.
Penn President Liz Magill is expected to testify in a Congressional antisemitism hearing in December.
The university believes the current political climate is not fit for this conversation. Self-proclaimed progressive Jewish students at UPenn are fighting to screen the film on campus.
A progressive Jewish student group at UPenn says they've had this documentary screening planned since July.
Hamas released 11 hostages on Monday, officials said, a few hours after Qatar announced a deal to extend a short-term cease-fire in the Gaza Strip for two more days.
Seventeen hostages were released — 14 Israeli citizens, which includes Abigail, who is a joint Israeli-American citizen, and three foreign nationals, Israeli officials said.
Following a lengthy delay, a second group of Hamas-held hostages were freed following the release of an initial group of 24 hostages on Friday.
Emily Hand, 9, was released with the second batch of hostages to Israel on Saturday after 50 days of captivity in Gaza.
Philadelphia Judge Kia Ghee says her journey was shaped by her family and her commitment to serving the community.
Two officers were justified in the fatal shooting of an ex-Delaware County police officer who was wanted on child rape charges, officials said.
As the Rocky Statue moves inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a new conversation is emerging outside the iconic steps: whether a real-life champion should take its place.
The Parxview Hotel in Bensalem celebrated its grand opening on March 26, 2026.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences without the possibility for parole for second-degree murder convictions are unconstitutional.
Philadelphia Judge Kia Ghee says her journey was shaped by her family and her commitment to serving the community.
Two officers were justified in the fatal shooting of an ex-Delaware County police officer who was wanted on child rape charges, officials said.
As the Rocky Statue moves inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a new conversation is emerging outside the iconic steps: whether a real-life champion should take its place.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences without the possibility for parole for second-degree murder convictions are unconstitutional.
The doors have reopened at the former DoubleTree in Plymouth Meeting for a public liquidation sale, where nearly everything inside the building is up for grabs.
Philadelphia Judge Kia Ghee says her journey was shaped by her family and her commitment to serving the community.
Two officers were justified in the fatal shooting of an ex-Delaware County police officer who was wanted on child rape charges, officials said.
As the Rocky Statue moves inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a new conversation is emerging outside the iconic steps: whether a real-life champion should take its place.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that mandatory life sentences without the possibility for parole for second-degree murder convictions are unconstitutional.
The doors have reopened at the former DoubleTree in Plymouth Meeting for a public liquidation sale, where nearly everything inside the building is up for grabs.
A Medford Lakes police officer received the Medal of Honor Wednesday night for his life-saving efforts earlier this month.
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A worker was rescued after he had a medical emergency while inspecting a water tower in Florence Township, New Jersey, police say.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
The Philadelphia Phillies will begin the 2026 season on Thursday vs. the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park.
Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension, and the 76ers rolled to a 157-137 victory over the Bulls.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
Staff at Citizens Bank Park are hard at work making sure the ballpark is ready for the new season
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Some bars and restaurants could be staying open two hours later for some of the big events in Philadelphia this summer.
Philadelphia Phillies fans are packing the stadium for Opening Day. The Phillies start the season at home Thursday afternoon against the Texas Rangers.
AJ Tantala, a teacher at Samuel Everitt School in Levittown, Bucks County, is a die-hard Phillies fan who needed a kidney transplant and recently found a donor after sharing his story on billboards across the area and with CBS News Philadelphia. Our Krystle Rich was there live with AJ's family and colleagues as he got surprised with Phillies tickets!
It's going to be a beautiful day for baseball at Citizens Bank Park! Expect a breezy but sunny first pitch with temperatures hovering around 76 degrees at 4:15 p.m.
Police are investigating after antisemitic and racist graffiti was left at a bank in Springfield, Delaware County.