Why did Hamas attack Israel, and why now?
The Iran-backed Palestinian faction Hamas knew its unprecedented terror attack on Israel would draw a devastating response, so why did it strike?
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The Iran-backed Palestinian faction Hamas knew its unprecedented terror attack on Israel would draw a devastating response, so why did it strike?
The faces of missing people are plastered on wall near Israel's military and defense headquarters.
Two more hostages taken by Hamas during the deadly Oct. 7 attack, identified by Israeli officials as Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, have been released.
This comes as Israel ramps up airstrikes across Gaza in its war with Hamas.
The Hamas militant group's coordinated terror attack on Israel on Oct. 7 was the deadliest assault in the region in decades, and prompted Israel to declare war.
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.
The two-week old war with Hamas is threatening to spiral into a broader conflict.
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.
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.
President Biden held his second oval office address of his presidency on Thursday night.
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.
No humanitarian aid yet, but more Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as anger spreads across the region over a hospital blast the U.S. and Israel blame on Palestinian militants.
That type of support is something the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia says they're thankful for.
President Biden is asking Congress for $100 billion in supplemental funding, including aid for Israel and Ukraine.
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.
The United States has one aircraft carrier off Israel's coast and is sending another. CBS News Correspondent Ian Lee joins with the latest from Gaza.
President Biden visited Israel in a show of support following the Hamas terror attacks, but a meeting with Arab leaders was canceled following the deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital.
On Thursday, another system approaches and has prompted a NEXT Weather Alert Day for the Philadelphia region.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
Three people were shot in Chester, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, police said.
CBS News Philadelphia's 20th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised more than $7.2 million for the fight against childhood cancer Wednesday.
The Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration has been canceled ahead of America's 250th anniversary, citing "alarming violence."
Three people were shot in Chester, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, police said.
On Thursday, another system approaches and has prompted a NEXT Weather Alert Day for the Philadelphia region.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
CBS News Philadelphia's 20th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised more than $7.2 million for the fight against childhood cancer Wednesday.
Chase Sudano's father wants people to remember the St. Augustine Prep wrestler for how he lived.
Three people were shot in Chester, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, police said.
CBS News Philadelphia's 20th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised more than $7.2 million for the fight against childhood cancer Wednesday.
Since the FIFA Fan Festival opened, Fairmont has transformed into a global hot spot, with business booming at one of the city's most popular soccer bars.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Dennis Patton is wanted in the fatal shooting of a man in South Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood in May, police said.
The Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration has been canceled ahead of America's 250th anniversary, citing "alarming violence."
Chase Sudano's father wants people to remember the St. Augustine Prep wrestler for how he lived.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
Stein Your Florist Co. is closing its storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair-Tacony neighborhood and consolidating all business at its location in Burlington, New Jersey.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left a 19-year-old dead and another injured.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
The Phillies sent Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Wednesday after he struggled again in a start against the Marlins.
Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Bill Kelly is tracking the chance for severe weather Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
CBS News Philadelphia's 20th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised more than $7.2 million for the fight against childhood cancer Wednesday.
The video shows the moments when officers moved in on a minivan in Philadelphia's Olney section and took 23-year-old John Wallace-Bey into custody after a five-hour manhunt.
The shooting happened at around 10:40 p.m. on Providence Avenue near Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Chester, according to police.
Over the course of 19 previous telethons, the CBS Philadelphia Telethon has raised more than $70 million.