Hamas releases propaganda video showing Israeli-American hostage
Edan Alexander grew up in New Jersey and was a soldier in the Israeli military when Hamas militants attacked on the morning of Oct. 7, 2023.
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Edan Alexander grew up in New Jersey and was a soldier in the Israeli military when Hamas militants attacked on the morning of Oct. 7, 2023.
Cease-fire talks mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt have repeatedly stalled, as have parallel efforts by the U.S. and others to halt the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Egypt's proposal comes as Israel's spy chief travels to Doha for talks with CIA Director William Burns and the Qatari prime minister.
The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar "is an important landmark in the decline of the evil rule of Hamas," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Israel and Hezbollah have traded fire across the Lebanon border almost daily since the day after Hamas' cross-border attack on Oct. 7, 2023.
The mass demonstration erupted after the Israeli military announced they had recovered the bodies in a tunnel under the Gaza city of Rafah on Saturday.
The militant group – which controlled Gaza before triggering the war with an Oct. 7 attack on Israel – has reportedly given initial approval of the cease-fire deal.
Benny Gantz, a popular centrist former military chief, joined Netanyahu's government shortly after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in a show of unity.
Four Israeli hostages taken by Hamas were rescued during an operation in Gaza, but Hamas officials say hundreds of Palestinians were killed in the raid.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that "the end of the war will come with the end of Hamas in Gaza."
The NYPD took dozens of protesters at Columbia University into custody Tuesday night. This comes after demonstrators forced their way into a university building and locked themselves inside.
Antisemitic chants and even threats against Jewish students have brought the tension of the Middle East onto U.S. college campuses.
Israel says 99% of the missiles and drones launched by Iran in an overnight assault were downed by its air defenses, with help from its allies.
"Unfortunately, in the last day there was a tragic case of our forces unintentionally hitting innocent people in the Gaza Strip," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
It took place in Oakland on Saturday morning.
More than 25,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza.
Israel says it's redeploying thousands of troops from Gaza, but it's not clear how significant the move will prove amid warnings of a "prolonged" offensive against Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel needs more time to achieve the war's objectives.
Rescuers and hospital officials say Israeli strikes flattened two Gaza homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family.
Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza rages, with the death toll reportedly nearing 20,000, amid hopes for new cease-fire negotiations.
A group of protesters gathered outside Michael Solomonov's Philadelphia restaurant Sunday night as a larger demonstration marched through the city calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
U.S. officials said drones and missiles were fired at 3 commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday.
Other labor organizations have shared their support for a cease-fire in the war-torn region.
Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners on Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Pennsylvania State Police are looking for information regarding a 2002 homicide of two teenagers and a 2010 shooting of a popular teacher.
The president is expected to block the deal on grounds of national security.
What we call "Hallmark Movies" during the holiday season might be cheesy but one psychologist tells us, it can be good for your health!
We'll see some rain turn to snow this afternoon along with dropping temperatures.
The Pirates sent Luis Ortiz and two minor-league pitchers to Cleveland in exchange for the first baseman.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, is now awaiting extradition to New York City.
Pennsylvania State Police are looking for information regarding a 2002 homicide of two teenagers and a 2010 shooting of a popular teacher.
The president is expected to block the deal on grounds of national security.
The person who spotted Luigi Mangione at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is a "hero," Governor Josh Shapiro said.
What we call "Hallmark Movies" during the holiday season might be cheesy but one psychologist tells us, it can be good for your health!
The president is expected to block the deal on grounds of national security.
After teasing a run for Pittsburgh mayor, Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor formally launched his campaign on Tuesday. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
"The Task Force found that the tragic and shocking events in Butler, Pennsylvania were preventable and should not have happened," a House task force found.
After teasing a run for Pittsburgh mayor, Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor formally launched his campaign on Tuesday.
Lawmakers from states where gambling is legal are proposing standards for additional states that are considering allowing internet gambling, including a tax rate of 15% to 25%, and a ban on credit card deposits.
Victims believe speaking out against Black Cherry Design can prevent another unknown customer from signing another check.
When it's dark and cold outside, twinkling lights can brighten the sky and your spirits.
KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz gets a behind-the-scenes look at an Amazon fulfillment center.
It's certainly not hard to miss that the price of coffee has been steadily going up, but why is it happening?
Small businesses in a popular shopping district are frustrated with Duquesne Light.
This week's Waiting Child is Brian.
Daisy found some holiday drinks here at the Greer Cabaret Theater alongside Cindy Lou Who!
We welcomed Santa Claus to the PTL Holiday Spectacular! We even asked him some of the questions you submitted to us!
The Pittsburgh CLO Academy put on a dazzling performance for the PTL Holiday Spectacular!
Boaz sat down with television royalty during the show today. He spoke with Charles Shaughnessy, who plays Scrooge in Pittsburgh CLO's "Musical Christmas Carol," to learn how he's preparing for the show!
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
Once considered amateurs, star college football and basketball players are now getting paid millions of dollars.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
The colder, darker months in the Pittsburgh area can make people feel gloomy and down.
Pitt Chancellor Joan Gabel said they look forward to the chance to transform women's healthcare.
Inspectors found rodent droppings inside several rooms inside the Pittsburgh Popcorn Company's production facility.
Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us for another Wellness Wednesday conversation surrounding the topic of self-care and how we can implement that into our busy schedules on a daily basis.
Keeping the kids healthy this time of year can be a challenge. Dr. Hayley Hellstern and Dr. Marisa Quattrone talk about their new practice in Fox Chaple, Zest Pediatrics.
The Pirates sent Luis Ortiz and two minor-league pitchers to Cleveland in exchange for the first baseman.
Holzer has been coaching at Upper St. Clair for 30 years and is also the school's athletic director.
Mikko Rantanen collected his 10th career hat trick and added two assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2.
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic was left with a black eye after getting hit in the face by a stray puck while on the bench.
Jason Kelce went viral in November after he smashed a person's cellphone at Penn State after the person called his brother, Travis Kelce, a homophobic slur.
D&G Pizza owner Ken Levato says the final day of business will be Saturday, December 21.
Lawmakers from states where gambling is legal are proposing standards for additional states that are considering allowing internet gambling, including a tax rate of 15% to 25%, and a ban on credit card deposits.
Over 600 students from the Pittsburgh region got experience learning about careers in the medical field at a career fair.
President-elect Donald Trump has delivered a gut punch to Nippon Steel's $15 billion bid to buy U.S. Steel.
PPG has sold its architectural coatings business, which will be renamed The Pittsburgh Paints Company.
What we call "Hallmark Movies" during the holiday season might be cheesy but one psychologist tells us, it can be good for your health!
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Three Grammy Award-winning artists are bringing their expansive North American tour to the Pittsburgh area next year.
"Mayor of Kingstown" is coming back to Western Pennsylvania, and there's a casting call out for paid extras.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
This week's Waiting Child is Brian.
Daisy found some holiday drinks here at the Greer Cabaret Theater alongside Cindy Lou Who!
We welcomed Santa Claus to the PTL Holiday Spectacular! We even asked him some of the questions you submitted to us!
The Pittsburgh CLO Academy put on a dazzling performance for the PTL Holiday Spectacular!
Boaz sat down with television royalty during the show today. He spoke with Charles Shaughnessy, who plays Scrooge in Pittsburgh CLO's "Musical Christmas Carol," to learn how he's preparing for the show!
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
