As Blinken pushes for peace, Israel pushes offensives in Gaza, Lebanon
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.
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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 FBI says it is investigating an alleged leak of classified U.S. documents disclosing information on Israel's preparations for a retaliatory attack on Iran. The news comes during Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel in an effort to revive cease-fire talks between the nation and Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest on the violence in the Middle East from Tel Aviv.
The U.S. is once again trying to secure a cease-fire deal in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Tel Aviv, also pushing for a deal between Israel and Hezbollah. It comes as Israel's military says Hezbollah fired about 20 projectiles at northern and central Israel. Meanwhile, to the south, Israel's latest offensive with Gaza has intensified.
Israel says strikes are targeting a Lebanese financial institution that "directly funds Hezbollah's terror," as thousands of civilians flee their homes.
The Pentagon is investigating a possible leak of classified U.S. intelligence about Israel's plans to attack Iran. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on the contents of the documents, and how the breach could affect Israel's next moves.
Israel's government said a Hezbollah drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private home on the Mediterranean Coast on Sunday. Neither he nor his wife were there at the time. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more from Tel Aviv.
Overnight, Israel carried out air strikes across Lebanon. The new attacks come just a day after Israel said a Hezbollah drone targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is in Tel Aviv with the latest.
Israel has been carrying out a large-scale operation in northern Gaza for the last two weeks, saying Hamas has regrouped there.
Israel continued striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Sunday. Strikes in Gaza also left dozens dead or missing. Debora Patta has the latest on the fighting in the Middle East.
A drone was launched from Lebanon Saturday toward the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli government said. It was unclear where the drone landed, or whether it was intercepted. Neither Netanyahu or his wife were home at the time, and there were no injuries. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv.
President Biden closed out the week by meeting with European allies in Berlin. The president used the overseas trip to urge continued Western support for Ukraine. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
White House national security communications adviser John Kirby said Friday that Hamas is in a "dramatically weakened position" following the killing of its leader Yahya Sinwar. His death has opened many questions about the future of the Israel-Hamas war and the possibility of a cease-fire and hostage release deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Ofir Akunis, the Consul General of Israel in New York, says Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was caught while he was trying to escape through the Philadelphi Corridor. Akunis joined CBS News with more details on the Israeli military operation that led to Sinwar's death.
Following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, President Biden called it an "opportunity for peace." Margaret Brennan joins "CBS Mornings" to explain how this development could affect the ongoing fighting in Gaza.
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who has been a prime target for Israel, was killed in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it "the beginning of the end," but stated that Israel's military mission is not yet complete.
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 says its war is on Iran-backed terrorists in Gaza and Lebanon, but civilians have burned alive, and children suffered life-changing injuries.
Yahya Sinwar, the wanted leader of the militant group Hamas, was killed by Israeli troops in Gaza, Israel said Thursday. He is one of five top Hamas leaders who have been assassinated since the Oct. 7 attack that sparked the Israel-Hamas war. Margaret Brennan examines what Sinwar's death could mean for the war going forward.
Israel's multi-front conflict against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon has a significant civilian toll. A CBS News foreign correspondent reports on Lebanon's only burn unit. Warning: some of the images are disturbing.
Israel said Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a military raid in Gaza on Thursday. CBS News reporter Courtney Kealy breaks down what his death means for the Middle East, Hamas and the Palestinian people.
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, believed to be the architect of the Oct. 7 terror attack, was killed by Israeli troops in an operation in Gaza, Israeli officials said Thursday. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv.
President Biden traveled to Germany for what will likely be his final presidential trip to Europe. He responded to the killing of Hamas' leader Thursday and plans to discuss the Middle East conflict as well as the Russia-Ukraine war with foreign leaders. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on how the trip fits into the president's foreign policy legacy.
Israel announced that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza Thursday. "Hamas will no longer rule Gaza," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on the significance of Sinwar's death.
President Biden said Thursday that DNA tests have confirmed the death of longtime Hamas commander Yahya Sinwar. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on the president's reaction.
Israeli officials confirmed Thursday that Hamas leader and Oct. 7 attack architect Yahya Sinwar is dead. Vice President Kamala Harris said the assassination provides an opportunity to end the war in Gaza. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio, Ed O'Keefe and Robert Costa have the latest.