Biden backs Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire

In a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Biden expressed support for a cease-fire as fighting between Israel and Hamas enters its second week. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave, Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar, and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the White House response and the day's other political news.

• May 17, 2021
• 11:33

Biden pressured to respond to Mideast violence

As President Biden has called for a ceasefire between the Israelis and Hamas as violence in the region escalates, he is under increasing pressure to speak out more forcefully against Israeli strikes. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• May 17, 2021
• 02:12

No sign of Israel and Hamas ending attacks

Dozens of Palestinian civilians are dead as the Israeli military continues to launch attacks on Hamas forces in Gaza. Meanwhile, nearly 200 rockets were launched from Gaza on Monday. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from East Jerusalem, and CBS News reporter Haley Ott spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the latest from Tel Aviv.

• May 17, 2021
• 07:13

Analyst on "devastating" situation in Gaza

Israeli officials say they destroyed Hamas tunnels and homes of militant commanders in the latest airstrikes in Gaza. The Gaza Health Ministry says least 200 Palestinians have died since the conflict erupted last week, and 8 Israelis have been killed in Hamas rocket attacks. Yara Hawari, senior policy analyst for Al-Shabaka, a Palestinian think-tank, joins CBSN to discuss the situation.

• May 17, 2021
• 13:05

Israeli prime minister defends country's attacks on Gaza

Israel's latest attacks and the rising death toll in Gaza are drawing a global outcry. Debra Alfarone reports.

• May 16, 2021
• 02:58

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens and destroy buildings

Israeli airstrikes have destroyed buildings and killed at least 33 Palestinians, bringing the death toll to nearly 200. It's the deadliest single attack since fighting broke out between Israel and Hamas almost a week ago. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

• May 16, 2021
• 03:00

Netanyahu says Israel will do "whatever it takes to restore order"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will "do whatever it takes to restore order and the security of our people."

• May 16, 2021
• 12:03

Open: This is "Face the Nation," May 16

Today on "Face the Nation," we'll bring you two big interviews -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the deadliest fighting in the Middle East in years, plus Dr. Anthony Fauci.

• May 16, 2021
• 01:49

Netanyahu says Israel will do "whatever it takes to restore order"

"I think any country has to defend itself. It has a natural right of self-defense," Netanyahu told "Face the Nation."

• May 16, 2021

Transcript: Benjamin Netanyahu on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of the interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that aired Sunday, May 16, 2021, on "Face the Nation."

• May 16, 2021

Fighting intensifies between Israel and Hamas

Fighting has intensified between the Israeli military and Hamas militants in Gaza. The Israeli Defense Forces conducted an airstrike on a prominent high-rise building in Gaza City on Saturday. The bombing leveled the structure which had housed several media outlets including the Associated Press and Al Jazeera. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN from Tel Aviv to discuss the escalating violence.

• May 15, 2021
• 09:44

Israel defends airstrike on Gaza tower

Israel is defending its latest airstrike in Gaza, claiming the tower that was hit was being used by Hamas. The high-rise building had housed several media outlets. Diplomatic correspondent at Walla News in Israel and Axios contributing correspondent Barak Ravid joins CBSN to discuss the latest.

• May 15, 2021
• 11:25

Biden speaks with Palestinian and Israeli leaders

President Biden on Saturday spoke with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss an end to violence in the region. It was the first time Mr. Biden spoke to both leaders since fighting erupted on Monday. Christina Ruffini has more.

• May 15, 2021
• 01:39

Israeli forces and Hamas continue attacks

Violence between Israeli and Palestinian forces continues to escalate, with a building containing foreign media getting destroyed by an Israeli airstrike early Saturday. After six days of fighting, over 140 Palestinians and 10 Israelis are dead. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

• May 15, 2021
• 02:55

U.S. works to calm violence in the Middle East

The U.S. is hoping to aid in creating a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas amid growing violence. Hamas continues to fire rockets into Israel, and as CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports, thousands of Palestinians are fleeing Gaza as the threat of a ground invasion by Israel looms. Ishaan Tharoor, a foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Post, joins us with his analysis.

• May 14, 2021
• 09:51

Israel ramps up attacks on Gaza

The U.N. is warning that the fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinians could lead to an "uncontainable" humanitarian crisis. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv.

• May 14, 2021
• 01:51

U.S. sends diplomat to Middle East

Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent the top official on Israeli-Palestinian affairs to the Middle East on Wednesday. It comes as both sides continue to ramp up violent rocket attacks against each other. Both Blinken and President Biden reiterated that Israel does have a right to defend itself. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.

• May 13, 2021
• 07:09

President Biden speaks with Israel leader

President Joe Biden condemned the violence in Israel in a call Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with more.

• May 13, 2021
• 07:31

Violence escalates in Israel-Gaza conflict

Violence is spreading to more cities and towns as airstrikes and rocket attacks escalate between Israel and Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN from the Tel Aviv area with the latest developments.

• May 13, 2021
• 11:18

Israel-Gaza conflict escalates

A United Nations Middle East envoy warns that the latest conflict between Israel and Gaza could escalate into a "full-scale war." Meantime, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has the right to protect itself. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero from Tel Aviv with the latest.

• May 12, 2021
• 04:39

Dozens dead in Israel-Hamas conflict

The latest wave of violence erupting across Israel and Gaza has reignited growing fears of a major military conflict in the region. Clashes are escalating between Israelis and Palestinians after Hamas fired rockets and Israelis launched airstrikes. CBS News correspondent Robert Berger joins CBSN from Jerusalem to explain the latest developments.

• May 12, 2021
• 07:34

Israelis and Palestinians exchange rocket fire

Palestinians fired hundreds of rockets into Israel on Tuesday as Israel continued to launch airstrikes on Gaza. The exchange followed days of violence in Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip. Newsday columnist Dan Raviv joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the conflict.

• May 11, 2021
• 08:49

Trump & Israeli prime minister meet

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a warm welcome Monday by President Trump at the White House, despite a growing corruption scandal back home. The two discussed the U.S. embassy move and the Trump administration's hope to establish peace with Palestinians. During the talks, Mr. Trump said he "may" travel to Israel for the embassy opening. Washington Post White House reporter Anne Gearan joins CBSN to discuss the pair's meeting.

• Mar 5, 2018
• 06:38

Trump on trade, Israel embassy

President Trump discussed new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports during a meeting Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. He also discussed a possible visit to Jerusalem for the opening of the new U.S. embassy.

• Mar 5, 2018
• 09:30

Israel vows to increase airstrikes on Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will ramp up airstrikes on Gaza after two Israeli women were killed by a barrage of rocket attacks from suspected Hamas militants in Gaza. At least 28 Palestinians have been killed. CBS News Radio correspondent Robert Berger joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero from Jerusalem with more on the escalating conflict.

• May 11, 2021
• 04:41

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