Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect, halting deadly war in Lebanon
A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah appeared to be holding several hours after it began.
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A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah appeared to be holding several hours after it began.
In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."
Israel steps up offensives against Iran-backed groups in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip as Antony Blinken returns to the region to push for a cease-fire.
The deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system is described as a way to "strengthen Israel's defenses against ballistic missiles."
Exactly one year after Hamas' terrorist rampage in Israel, 101 hostages are still missing and the death toll is still climbing.
One year ago, about 1,200 Israelis were killed and dozens were taken hostage in Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attacks that sparked the ongoing war in Gaza. CBS News' Chris Livesay and Elizabeth Palmer report on how Israel is marking the somber day.
Approximately 1,200 Israelis, mostly civilians, were killed in the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7. In the subsequent war in Gaza, more than 41,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza's Ministry of Health, though Israel disputes those numbers. CBS News' Errol Barnett has more.
Bay Area people with connections to Israel and Iran on Tuesday were anxiously watching the latest developments play out.
Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem but there were no reports of Israeli deaths. A U.S. official said the attack was "effectively defeated."
Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Iran-backed Hezbollah, was killed in an airstrike in Lebanon's capital Beirut.
Antony Blinken returns to Israel at a "decisive moment" amid negotiations to secure a cease-fire with Hamas and avert a wider war.
Mediators were meeting in Qatar Thursday for a fresh round of cease-fire talks in an effort to bring an end to the Israel-Hamas war and curb rising tensions in the Middle East. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
An airstrike Saturday on a school and mosque which had been serving as a shelter in central Gaza City killed at least 80 people and left dozens more injured. In the past week, Israel has bombed at least four schools in Gaza City, saying they were harboring terrorists. Israel claims Saturday's strike killed at least 19 Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Iranian actors have created fake news sites and impersonated activists in an effort to sway American voters, Microsoft found.
Tensions have soared following nearly 10 months of war in Gaza and the killing of two senior militants in separate strikes in Lebanon and Iran last week.
Iran is expected to retaliate against Israel following the assassination of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was facing increased criticism as protests broke out in Tel Aviv, with some saying that Netanyahu was deliberately trying to escalate the fighting in the Middle East. Debora Patta reports.
Iran's supreme leader has vowed to "seek revenge" against Israel for the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
A helicopter crash in fog has killed, President Ebrahim Raisi and the country's foreign minister. Erica Brown reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Iran's president and foreign minister were killed when their helicopter crashed on a mountainside in dense fog, state media say.
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi apparently crashed amid foggy conditions. A search is underway for the president and several other government officials who were onboard. Ian Lee reports.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash, but his death is unlikely to spark any political crisis. Here's what happens next.
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News an Israeli missile has hit Iran in apparent retaliation for the recent drone and missile attack on the Jewish state.
Tensions in the Middle East remain high after Israel's retaliatory missile strike on Iran Thursday night. The Biden administration would not say if it was told about the strike beforhand, but says it is now focused on de-escalation. Natalie Brand reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
With the recent escalation of attacks between Israel and Iran, Iranians in the Bay Area are praying for peace and the safety of their loved ones.
With the recent escalation of attacks between Israel and Iran, Iranians in the Bay Area are praying for peace and the safety of their loved ones. Andrea Nakano reports. (4-14-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
