Blinken says Israel accepts proposal to bridge Gaza impasse
Antony Blinken returns to Israel at a "decisive moment" amid negotiations to secure a cease-fire with Hamas and avert a wider war.
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Israel continues strikes on Gaza
Israeli forces continued striking Gaza over the weekend ahead of expected cease-fire talks this week. Both Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for holding up any possible cease-fire. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Biden optimistic about Gaza cease-fire deal
The U.S., Egypt and Qatar say cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas will continue in Cairo next week. The three countries, acting as mediators, say they presented both parties with a proposal that "builds on areas of agreement over the past week, and bridges remaining gaps in the manner that allows for a swift implementation of the deal." President Biden expressed optimism about a potential cease-fire, saying "we are closer than we've ever been" after talks in Doha. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
New Gaza cease-fire talks underway
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.
Frustration grows ahead of cease-fire talks
CIA Director William Burns is headed to the Middle East for negotiations over a possible cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza scheduled for Thursday. However, it comes as Hamas has said it won't take part in the talks. Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Breaking down latest Middle East tensions
A new round of cease-fire negotiations are scheduled to begin Thursday, despite Hamas leaders skipping the talks. Iran has vowed to attack Israel in retaliation for the death of a Hamas leader, but it says a potential cease-fire could delay that strike. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv, and Dan Byman, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International studies, joins to discuss more.
U.S. monitors for Iran retaliation on Israel
The Biden administration is currently preparing for a potential attack on Israel by Iran and its proxies. Meanwhile, on Thursday, officials from the U.S., Egypt and Qatar will restart Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations, but a representative for Hamas says the militant group will not be participating in these talks. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has the latest.
Hamas won't be at cease-fire talks this week
Hamas will not attend cease-fire negotiations that were scheduled for Thursday, accusing Israel of only using the sessions to prolong the war. This comes as Israel remains on alert for a possible retaliatory attack from Iran and its proxies. Ramy Inocencio has the details.
Iran rejects calls to forgo attack on Israel
Israel is bracing for a potential attack from Iran and its proxies. The U.S., alongside the leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Italy, are calling on Iran to "stand down." CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
Biden says Gaza cease-fire deal close after meeting Netanyahu
The president and vice president pressured Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a cease-fire deal for Gaza, but the truce talks may have suffered a new blow.
Gaza cease-fire talks progressing, officials say
A senior U.S. official said Saturday that the response from the militant group Hamas to an existing cease-fire proposal in the war with Israel "may provide the basis for closing the deal." The details of the cease-fire plan were initially outlined by President Biden in May and include the release of female, elderly and wounded hostages in stage one, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza in stage two. Holly Williams has details.
New hope for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
It's been five weeks since President Biden announced a cease-fire proposal to attempt to end the war in Gaza. Now, there are new signs that progress might be being made as Israel and Hamas attempt to make a deal through their intermediaries.
Gaza cease-fire negotiations gain momentum
A senior U.S. official tells CBS News that Hamas' latest response to the existing cease-fire proposal with Israel "may provide the basis for closing the deal." CBS News' Holly Williams is following the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war.
Examining state of U.S.-Israel relations
A U.S. official tells CBS News the Israelis "haven't come close to achieving their objective of destroying Hamas" and criticized Israel's current strategy as "a recipe for continuous war." CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan examines the state of U.S.-Israel relations.
Analyzing why Netanyahu disbanded war cabinet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his country's war cabinet, which helped set Israel's war policy against Hamas. The move comes after one of Netanyahu's main rivals, former General Benny Gantz, resigned over the lack of a plan for Gaza after the war. Jon Alterman, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss.
Israeli leader dissolves war cabinet after political rival walks out
Cracks in Israel's political unity are widening over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war against Hamas in Gaza.
Israel-Hamas cease-fire in limbo
Hamas is facing international pressure to accept a U.S.-backed cease-fire deal with Israel, but the group is proposing changes to the potential arrangement that the Israelis call unacceptable. Meanwhile, on Israel's northern border with Lebanon, fighting is intensifying with Hezbollah. BBC News Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joined CBS News to discuss the war.
Where things stand on an Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Hamas is seeking untenable changes to the Gaza cease-fire deal backed by Israel and the U.S.
Hamas responds to Israel's cease-fire deal
Cease-fire talks are still ongoing after Hamas formally responded to a proposed agreement with Israel. Chris Livesay reports from Tel Aviv.
U.N. adopts U.S. cease-fire resolution
The United Nations Security Council on Monday voted in support of a three-phase cease-fire proposal outlined by President Biden. Hamas said it welcomed the move, something U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called a hopeful sign. BBC News correspondent Jon Donnison joined CBS News with more on the latest developments.
Latest on Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East working to reach a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The United Nations Security Council voted in support of a 3-phase proposal outlined by President Biden last month. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Sullivan says "there could be a cease-fire tomorrow" if "Hamas would say yes to the deal"
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on "Face the Nation" that "now is the moment" for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a deal with Israel.
Sullivan: Could have a cease-fire tomorrow" if Hamas agrees
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells "Face the Nation" that "now is the moment" for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a deal with Israel. "There could be a cease-fire tomorrow, today even, if Hamas would say yes to the deal," Sullivan said.
Breaking down Biden remarks on Trump, Middle East
President Biden broke his silence Friday on former President Donald Trump's conviction in his New York criminal case. His comments preceded remarks about a new Israeli cease-fire proposal. Margaret Brennan and Major Garrett have analysis.
Hamas, Israel at odds over cease-fire proposal
Hamas said it will accept a cease-fire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, but a deal is uncertain as Israeli officials say the proposal is far from acceptable. Israel is sending representatives to Egypt to keep up the talks while still pushing forward with a controversial military operation in Rafah. Ramy Inocencio has the latest
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