Israeli official blasted as "racist" for dismissing Palestinian people
Finance chief Bezalel Smotrich, one of the most extreme members of Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet, said "there is no Palestinian history."
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Gaza fires rockets at Israel after raid
Militants in Gaza fired rockets at southern Israel just one day after 11 Palestinians were killed in a raid by Israeli troops in the West Bank. Israel responded with an airstrike in Gaza. No injuries were reported. BBC News Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell joins CBS News from Jerusalem with the latest.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza
The Israeli army has carried out air attacks in Gaza in response to a rocket fired from Palestinian territory over the weekend. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins "CBS News Mornings" to talk about what happened and shares details about major protests happening in Israel today.
U.S., Israel meet as regional violence spikes
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss several topics, including Israeli-Palestinian relations. CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil and Lilia Luciano spoke with BBC reporter Anna Foster about peacekeeping efforts in the region, which is seeing its outbreak of violence in years.
63 ancient tombs discovered during construction work in Gaza
A set of bones and artifacts from one tomb was dated back to the second century, one researcher said.
At least 21 killed in Gaza Strip residential building fire
The blaze erupted on the third floor of a three-story building in the crowded Jabaliya refugee camp, according to the territory's Hamas rulers.
Farmer finds rare ancient treasure — but it may be in "immediate danger"
Experts say the ornate Byzantine-era mosaic is one of the greatest archaeological treasures ever found in Gaza.
5 Palestinians executed in Gaza on charges of murder, espionage for Israel
These are the first executions reported in Gaza since 2017.
Israeli airstrike kills 2nd top Islamic Jihad commander
Israel says it killed a senior Islamic Jihad commander in an airstrike on an apartment building in a crowded Gaza refugee camp.
Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire
Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings linked to militants in Gaza. The Palestinians say at least 24 people have been killed, including children. The militants responded by firing rockets into Israel.
At least 24 killed as Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire
The latest confrontation between Israel and Gaza militants is in its second day, as Israeli jets hit targets in Gaza and rocket fire persists into southern Israel.
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill 8, including senior militant
Palestinian authorities say a 5-year-old girl is among the dead, and dozens of people have been wounded.
Biden says "ground is not ripe" for peace during remarks in West Bank
President Biden called for "two states for two peoples" — the Israelis and Palestinians — while visiting the West Bank.
Farmer finds 4,500-year-old statuette while working his land
"We realized that it was a precious thing, but we didn't know it was of such great archaeological value," the farmer said.
Israel hits Gaza after Hamas fires incendiary balloons
The strikes came after Hamas launched incendiary balloons into Israel for a third straight day.
Israel responds to "arson balloons" with airstrikes on Gaza
Violence erupts anew after Israeli ultranationalists, some chanting "Death to Arabs," parade in east Jerusalem, prompting incendiary balloon launches from Gaza.
As the cease-fire holds in Gaza, residents survey the damage
Locals are sifting through rubble, trying to piece their lives back together.
Concerns grow over Gaza's humanitarian crisis
The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding this weekend. The agreement follows 11 days of fighting between Israel Defense Forces and Hamas that resulted in the deaths of more than 230 Palestinians and a dozen Israelis. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams is in Gaza to discuss the growing humanitarian crisis and the impact the cease-fire is having on the region.
Tensions remain high following cease-fire
Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians remain high following the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza. Some protests were reported hours after the truce went into effect. CBS News reporter Haley Ott joins CBSN from Gaza to discuss the humanitarian crisis and the impact the cease-fire is having on the region.
Fragile cease-fire across Israel and Gaza
The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was tested on Friday morning when Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli police outside a mosque in Jerusalem. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from the region, and former Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, David Halbfinger, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the situation.
Biden commends Middle East cease-fire
President Joe Biden applauded the cease-fire agreement on Thursday, saying Israel and Palestinians deserve to "enjoy equal measures of freedom. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest from the White House.
Israel and Hamas cease-fire holds after 11 days of fighting
The two sides agreed to halt their respective airstrikes and rocket attacks as pressure mounted from Washington for a truce.
Global pressure mounts for Mideast cease-fire
There is a growing discussion over a possible cease-fire between the Israeli military and Hamas militants in Gaza. The potential cessation of hostilities follow increased calls for the two sides to end 11 consecutive days of violence. CBS News correspondent Tina Kraus reports on the effects of the ongoing violence on those living in the region, and CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joined CBSN from Tel Aviv with more.
Attacks resume in Israel and Gaza
Airstrikes and rocket attacks keep targeting Gaza and Israel despite growing international cease-fire efforts. President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he expects a "significant de-escalation," but the violence showed no signs of slowing down. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from southern Israel near Gaza, and CBS News reporter and producer Haley Ott joins CBSN from Tel Aviv with the latest developments.
Hamas lays down its terms as calls for a cease-fire get louder
Almost 220 Palestinians and 12 Israelis have been killed since the violence erupted, but calls for a cease-fire are getting louder.
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