Israel launches barrage of airstrikes on Gaza
Israel has launched airstrikes on about 200 targets in Gaza over a 24-hour period, including a strike on a refugee camp which killed dozens of people. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
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Palestinian cancel Christmas in Bethlehem
Palestinian Christians have canceled Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem this year, given the intensifying carnage in Gaza. "I believe God right now is under the rubble," Pastor Munther Isaac said. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from the occupied West Bank.
Palestinian pastor on war in Gaza: "It feels that even God is silent"
The Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Christian in Bethlehem, says that, after nearly three months of death, destruction and shattered lives on both sides of the Israeli-Hamas war, there is no Christmas in the city traditionally viewed as the birthplace of Jesus. Correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the somberness of Christmas 2023, from holy sites empty of pilgrims, to the despair felt by those caught in the conflict.
Israeli airstrikes in expanded offensive kill at least 90, officials say
Rescuers and hospital officials say Israeli strikes flattened two Gaza homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family.
Man whose parents were killed on Oct. 7 calls for peace in Gaza
Maoz Inon said he can only hope for peace and understanding after his parents were killed by militants on Oct. 7.
U.S.-Israeli hostage was killed in Hamas attack, kibbutz community says
Gadi Haggai, 73, is the latest confirmed fatality among hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza.
U.N. Security Council approves Gaza aid
In a diplomatic breakthrough, the United Nations Security Council approved an aid resolution for Palestinians in Gaza who are facing extreme circumstances as Israel continues its ground offensive against Hamas. CBS News United Nations correspondent Pamela Falk is following the latest developments.
U.N. votes to ramp up Gaza aid, demand release of hostages
The U.N. Security Council voted to speed up the process of delivering aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza and demand that all hostages held by Hamas be released immediately.
Gaza mom reunited with premature baby
Noor Rihan was 8 months pregnant when her home was bombed by Israeli forces. She was injured in the blast and rendered unconscious, but she went into labor – giving birth to a premature baby boy that she wouldn't have the chance to see again for 50 days.
Palestinian death toll tops 20,000 in Israel-Hamas war, Gaza officials say
The word came as the U.N. reported more than half a million people in Gaza - a quarter of the population - are starving.
How overseas conflicts impact U.S. economy
Two wars overseas and growing tensions with Russia and China are prompting top U.S. military contractors to boost production. Bill Hartung, senior research fellow at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News to discuss the state of the U.S. military-industrial complex.
Gaza cease-fire talks at a standstill
As Israel continues its assault on Hamas, negotiations for another cease-fire appeared to break down Thursday. This comes as humanitarian conditions in Gaza continue to worsen, with only 9 of the territory's 36 hospitals functioning — and even those struggling. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Mercy flights give some of Gaza's most vulnerable a chance at survival
As deaths in Gaza soar and the Palestinian enclave's hospitals struggle, mercy flights to the UAE give some of the most vulnerable a chance to survive.
A Gaza mother's harrowing journey to meet her baby, born in a war zone
An Israeli strike sent Noor Rihan to the hospital 8 months into her pregnancy. She "lost hope" that her newborn son had survived. Now, they're finally together in Egypt.
Israeli military focused on defeating Hamas
Israel says Khan Younis is the new "city of terror" as CBS Correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports a cease-fire deal is being discussed by Hamas and Israel but is not expected imminently.
Hope for new Gaza truce talks even as deaths soar in Israel-Hamas war
Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza rages, with the death toll reportedly nearing 20,000, amid hopes for new cease-fire negotiations.
How powerful are Yemen's Houthi rebels?
Yemen's Houthi rebels have stepped up attacks in the Red Sea. But who are they, and why are they attacking vessels along one of the world's most important shipping routes? CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio and Center for Strategic and International Studies senior adviser Mark Cancian explain.
House Democrats send letter to Biden criticizing Netanyahu's military strategy
A group of House Democrats on Monday sent a letter to the White House arguing that Israel's military strategy in Gaza is not in the best interests of the U.S. nor Israel's own security.
Israel facing pressure to change tactics
Pressure is growing on Israel to scale back its military campaign after the IDF confirmed they mistakenly killed three hostages who they say were waving a white flag. At a rally in Tel Aviv over the weekend, Israelis demanded a deal to bring the remaining hostages home. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv and Charlie D'Agata has a report on Hamas' tunnel network.
BP suspends all oil shipments through the Red Sea as attacks escalate
Oil prices jumped on Monday after the energy giant said it would pause transits through the Red Sea amid a surge in attacks along the key maritime route.
See inside the biggest Hamas tunnel Israel says it has found in Gaza
Israeli forces say the biggest tunnel they've ever discovered, just 500 yards inside Gaza, reflects the challenges of hunting Hamas without harming hostages.
Egypt's President El-Sisi wins 3rd term in election with no surprises
No surprises in Egypt's national election results as President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi wins 3rd term with Israel-Hamas war raging on border.
CIA boss meets Israeli spy chief in renewed bid to free Gaza hostages
CIA chief William Burns is meeting his Israeli counterpart and Qatar's leader in Europe in a renewed bid to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza.
Israel finds large tunnel near Gaza border close to major crossing
The Israeli military says it has excavated a large tunnel shaft in Gaza close to the major Erez crossing with Israel.
A look inside a Hamas tunnel
The Israeli military gives Charlie D'Agata a look inside a Hamas tunnel in the Gaza Strip.
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