Israeli military says it rescued 2 hostages from Hamas during Rafah raid
Dozens of Palestinians were killed in airstrikes that were part of the raid in the city on the southern edge of the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian hospital officials.
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Biden, Jordan king on Gaza cease-fire efforts
President Biden spoke alongside Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House after their meeting Monday afternoon. The president and the king both discussed how they are invested in pushing for a new cease-fire in Gaza and getting more humanitarian assistance into the region.
Houthi rebels target carrier ship bound for Iran, their main supporter
The ship's captain "reports his vessel was attacked by two missiles and reports minor damage," the United Kingdom Trade Operations center, which oversees Mideast waters, said.
Inside Rafah as Gaza's humanitarian crisis escalates
More than 70% of the Gazan population is living as refugees in Rafah, and the looming ground operation by the Israeli army threatens to escalate the humanitarian crisis. CBS News producer Marwan Al Ghoul reports from Rafah with the latest.
Netanyahu orders evacuation plan for Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday he ordered his forces to prepare a plan to evacuate the population of Rafah ahead of an expected Israeli invasion. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Israel's leader orders evacuation plan for Gaza city ahead of expected invasion
A day after President Biden called Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip "over the top," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear that the war was likely to escalate.
Foreign aid advances; new Ukraine top general
Ukraine removed its top military general Thursday as the country continues to wait for U.S. aid. Eliot Cohen, researcher for the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to assess the situation.
Biden defends memory in White House remarks
President Biden pushed back on a special counsel report about his handling of classified materials in remarks at the White House Thursday night. CBS News correspondents Catherine Herridge, Ed O'Keefe and legal contributor Jessica Levinson join with analysis.
Future of $95B foreign aid package uncertain
A $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan is making its way through the Senate, but it faces steep opposition in the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has an update from Capitol Hill.
Blinken on negotiations to release hostages
Secretary of State Antony Blinken took questions from reporters Wednesday during his latest trip to Israel in a push for a diplomatic resolution to the war in Gaza. Before Blinken's address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the media and rejected Hamas' demands for a cease-fire.
Dad speaks after son killed by Israeli forces
In January, Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian-American teenager in the West Bank. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke with the teen's father about what he wants from the U.S. as he seeks justice.
Netanyahu rejects Hamas cease-fire terms, says troops to push into Rafah
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas demands for a Gaza cease-fire and says his forces will push into Rafah.
Netanyahu rejects Hamas' cease-fire demands
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a counter-offer from Hamas over a possible hostage deal, calling the terror group's demands "delusional." Debora Patta has more from Jerusalem.
Blinken holds critical peace talks in Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the Middle East to broker talks that the U.S. hopes will evolve into a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes is following the diplomatic developments as Israeli leaders weigh the war's future.
Israel expands Gaza assault to Rafah
Israeli forces have expanded their assault on Gaza to the southern city of Rafah. More than 1 million Gazans had previously fled to Rafah seeking safety from the war. Debora Patta reports.
U.S. doctors are helping save young lives near the front lines in Gaza
Thousands of civilians are caught in the middle of the war between Israel and Hamas, and American doctors are among those trying to save their lives.
Fate of young Gaza girl and rescuers unclear after 8 days, aid group says
"I found myself in a situation where she was begging for help and I couldn't do anything," an aid worker says.
Attack on Syrian base used by U.S.
Six American-allied Kurdish fighters were killed after a drone strike over the weekend at an eastern Syria base that is also used by U.S. troops. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq released a video claiming responsibility for the attack. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on the growing number of attacks against the U.S. in the region.
Sullivan: U.S. pressing "relentlessly" for hostage release
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells "Face the Nation" that Israel "has in fact put forward a proposal" for release of those held hostage by Hamas. The U.S., he said, will continue to press for a release deal "relentlessly."
Israeli forces could expand ground assault into Rafah
Palestinians are bracing for the possibility that Israel could expand its military ground offensive into Rafah, considered the last safe zone in Gaza. Debora Patta has more.
Arab American leaders urge Michigan to vote "uncommitted," send message to Biden
Community leaders want voters to choose "uncommitted" in Michigan primary to show unhappiness with Biden's stance on Israel-Hamas conflict.
Retired general on strikes in Iraq and Syria
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes in the Middle East on Friday in response to a deadly drone attack on a military base in Jordan. Retired Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, joins CBS News to assess the situation.
U.S. strikes in Iraq and Syria: What we know
The U.S. launched a series of retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria on Friday after a drone attack on a base in Jordan that killed three American soldiers last weekend. Nancy Cordes, David Martin, Sam Vinograd, Debora Patta and Mohammed Albasha join to discuss the latest.
Reunited Israeli family says freeing Gaza hostages is the "only mission"
A family torn apart by Hamas' terror attack but reunited shares their story — and calls on Israel's leaders to make a deal for the remaining captives.
USAID administrator weighs in on Israel's allegations about UNRWA
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Samantha Power talks with Major Garrett about Israeli allegations that at least a dozen UNRWA staff were involved in Hamas' attack on Israel.
Some Israeli settlers use sheep to push Palestinians from West Bank homes
Terminal in Riyadh airport hit again, a day after deadly strike killed 12
Trump announces Russia-Ukraine "energy ceasefire" after criticizing Zelenskyy
Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yet
Steve Bannon on the GOP and the midterms: "We can't afford to lose"
Trump administration ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads
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