Could lost Israeli hostages' remains doom the peace deal?
Gaza is in ruins, and the bodies of 21 Israeli hostages are somewhere amid the rubble, along with an estimated 11,000 Gazans.
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Netanyahu's former spokesperson speaks out
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Expert weighs in on Trump's "Board of Peace"
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Demands mount for Gaza aid to flow and Hamas to hand over more remains
So far the Gaza ceasefire is holding, but calls are getting louder for Hamas to hand over more hostages' remains, and for Israel to allow in more aid.
Gaza aid remains stalled as desperation grows
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Israeli hostage remains still unrecovered in Gaza
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Netanyahu reacts to Trump's jest to Knesset
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Netanyahu says Hamas must "give up its arms"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil that the conditions outlined in President Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza "are very clear," but says Hamas' disarmament remains a key part of the next phase. Watch more of Dokoupil's interview with Netanyahu Wednesday on "CBS Mornings."
What recovery looks like for released hostages
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Trump hosts Argentine President Javier Milei
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Trump takes questions with Argentine president
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How fragile is the Israel-Hamas peace deal?
Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel Program at the Arab Center Washington, D.C., joins CBS News to discuss the the strength of the ceasefire in Gaza.
Hamas returns bodies of four dead hostages
The families of 24 dead Israeli hostages are still awaiting the return of their loved ones' remains. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest on the ceasefire.
Reports of Israel curtailing Gaza aid
Humanitarian workers are calling for Israel to allow more aid into Gaza as the fragile ceasefire continues to hold. This comes as questions linger about Hamas' role in the future of the Palestinian enclave. Bob Kitchen, the vice president of emergencies with the International Rescue Committee, and CBS News' Olivia Gazis have more.
World rushing humanitarian aid to Gaza
Humanitarian aid began to flow to Gaza as the first phase of the peace plan took effect. Jolien Veldwijk, the CARE Palestine country director, joins with more details.
Remaining challenges for Gaza peace plan
President Trump hailed the Gaza peace agreement as the "dawn of a new Middle East," while addressing the Knesset on Monday. CBS News' Haley Ott and Natalie Brand have more details on what happens next for Gaza.
Trump touts peace deal, Gaza questions arise
President Trump returned to Washington, D.C., following his Monday address at the Knesset and the Gaza peace deal summit in Egypt. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more from the White House, and Mona Yacoubian, a director and senior adviser of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, has more on the peace plan's next phase.
Family of Israeli hostage describes reunion
Omri Miran, 48, was one of the 20 Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Monday. Miran's brother-in-law Moshe Lavi spoke about his long-awaited return after he was taken on Oct. 7, 2023.
Gaza ceasefire holds amid peace deal signing
The ceasefire in Gaza is holding for now after Hamas released all living Israeli hostages on Monday. Meanwhile, President Trump returned to the White House following his address at the Knesset in Jerusalem and the peace deal signing in Egypt. CBS News' Haley Ott and Natalie Brand have the latest.
Trump, world leaders sign Gaza peace deal after Hamas frees all living hostages
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
What's next for Gaza after peace plan begins
President Trump praised the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal as the first steps to broader peace. But the freed hostages and Palestinian prisoners swap were seen as the least difficult items of the proposed peace plan. Jon Alterman with the Center for Strategic and International Studies joins to discuss.
Devastating chapter closes as hostages come home
With all the remaining living hostages back in Israel, in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees, a devastating 2-year chapter is finally closed. Haley Ott reports.
Videos show Israeli hostages' joyful reunions
Israel is celebrating the release of the last 20 living hostages, with many of their their reunions seen in emotional videos. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have more.
What's next in the Gaza peace plan after Israeli hostages freed
As Israel and Hamas implement the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, questions remain unanswered over what comes next.
Palestinian detainees freed as part of peace deal
Bus after bus crammed with Palestinians set free from Israeli jails were welcomed by ecstatic crowds. Around 1,700 of mostly men who were seized from Gaza during the war and held without ever being charged were returned on Monday. Debora Patta reports.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Grand jury refuses to re-indict Letitia James
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Supreme Court allows Texas GOP to use new redistricted map for now
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CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
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Lawmakers see video of boat strike, say admiral testified there was no kill order
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Luigi Mangione returning to court for crucial evidence hearing
Luigi Mangione will be back in court Friday as a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial continues.
FBI arrests suspect in 2021 D.C. pipe bomb case, identified as Virginia man
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
ICE begins surge in Minnesota as Trump pushes for crackdown on Somali immigrants
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$20,000 Faberge egg recovered after man allegedly swallowed it
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Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Luigi Mangione returning to court for crucial evidence hearing
Luigi Mangione will be back in court Friday as a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial continues.
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Appeals court lets Trump admin. keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
4 killed in latest strike on alleged drug boat, Pentagon says
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
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Trump thinks tariff revenue could replace income taxes. Is that possible?
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Appeals court lets Trump admin. keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now
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Operations against Houthis played into Truman Strike Group accidents, Navy finds
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12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
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CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
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How to avoid holiday stress
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New evidence was presented in court in connection with the case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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