Hamas hostage's niece worries a deal isn't in Netanyahu's "political interest"
Hanna Siegel's uncle, U.S.-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, was one of the hostages seen in a Hamas propaganda video Saturday.
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UNICEF's director says she saw "pain and misery" in West Bank
UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell tells "Face the Nation" that she recently visited the Israeli-occupied West Bank and saw firsthand the devastation from the uptick violence, while she also met with the Israeli families of those held hostage by Hamas. "I came back feeling like, there's just so much pain and misery everywhere you look," she said.
Hostage's niece says she worries about Netanyahu's "political interest"
Hanna Siegel, the niece of U.S.-Israeli Keith Siegel, who is being held hostage by Hamas, tells "Face the Nation" that while the Biden administration has shown an "unwavering and relentless commitment to my family the families of all the hostages," she worries that "it's arguably not in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political interest to close a deal."
Israeli strikes hit what is mostly a tent city in southern Gaza
Israeli strikes hit what is mostly a tent city in Rafah, where over half of Gaza's 2.3 million population are packed in against the Egyptian border, ahead of a possible invasion of the region. Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem.
Hamas is reviewing Israel cease-fire proposal
Hamas says it received the cease-fire proposal from Israel after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.
Hamas releases propaganda video of 2 hostages
The Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday released another propaganda video, which cannot be independently verified, showing two hostages, including 64-year-old Israeli-American Keith Siegel. The two were abducted by Hamas militants on Oct. 7. Debora Patta has more from Jerusalem.
Mother of hostage speaks out after Hamas released video of her son
For more than 200 days after Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct.7, his mother hadn't heard his voice or seen video that proved he was alive. But that changed this week, when Hamas released a propaganda video showing Hersh – an Israeli-American – alive with his left arm amputated. CBS News' Debora Patta sat down with his mother, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, to ask about the "overwhelming and emotional" moment she saw that video and how she hopes all parties involved can reach a compromise to end the suffering.
Breaking down Blinken's trip to China
Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a three-day trip to China this week, meeting with his Chinese counterpart and President Xi Jinping on Friday. Trade and national security were among the topics of discussion. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Columbia students file civil rights complaint
Negotiations continue between Columbia University and pro-Palestinian student protesters as another deadline for demonstrators to disperse comes and goes. CBS News' Michael George and Lilia Luciano have the latest.
Israeli-American hostage's mom on new video
Rachel Goldberg-Polin tells CBS News' Debora Patta that she didn't listen to what her son Hersh was saying in a new video released by Hamas, she was just glad to hear his voice.
Baby girl saved from dying mother's womb dies just days later in Gaza
Sabreen Erooh had survived an emergency cesarean section after her mother was fatally wounded in an Israeli airstrike.
Pope Francis says "a negotiated peace is better than a war without end"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.
Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
A video released by Hamas' military wing appears to show U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin delivering a message under duress.
What it's like to be an aid worker in Gaza
Israel is intensifying its strikes on Rafah ahead of a possible ground offensive. Debora Patta reports on the destruction from the war in the territory and tells the story of an aid worker risking it all to help others.
Palestinians thank U.S. students for support as Netanyahu condemns them
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.
Ex-national security adviser on Ukraine aid
When President Biden signed a foreign aid bill Wednesday that includes tens of billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, it was touted as money that would "strengthen our national security and send a message to the world about the power of American leadership." Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser, joins CBS News with analysis.
Johnson calls on Columbia president to resign
House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Columbia University on Wednesday as pro-Palestinian protests continued on the campus. CBS News' Nancy Chen spoke with the speaker about the demonstrations.
Pro-Palestinian college protests intensify
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations are taking place at universities across the U.S., including in California, Texas and New York. Wednesday marked the eighth day of a contentious protest at Columbia University that prompted the school to cancel in-person classes and brought a visit from House Speaker Mike Johnson. Nancy Chen has the latest.
Pope calls for negotiating end to wars
Pope Francis called for countries at war to negotiate in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell in Rome. "A negotiated peace is better than a war without end," the pontiff said. "Look to negotiate. Look for peace."
Families gather in NJ to celebrate Passover, holiday that "celebrates the resilience of Jews"
Families gathered in New Jersey Monday night to mark the start of Passover, the annual celebration of the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt.
Senate poised to pass foreign aid package
Senators are preparing to give final approval to $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest from Capitol Hill. Then, political strategists Ashley Etienne and Maura Gillespie join with analysis.
Gaza mass grave discovery
United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk said he is "horrified" by an apparent mass grave site found near a medical facility in Gaza's Khan Younis. Wyre Davies with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Pelosi says Netanyahu "should resign"
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Why the U.S. is investigating an ultra-Orthodox Israeli army battalion
The Netzah Yehuda Battalion of the Israel Defense Forces has faced criticism for its conduct. Will the U.S. take action?
Pro-Palestinian protests leave American college campuses on edge
Antisemitic chants and even threats against Jewish students have brought the tension of the Middle East onto U.S. college campuses.
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