Israeli-Irish 9-year-old believed killed by Hamas among hostages freed
Emily Hand, 9, was released with the second batch of hostages to Israel on Saturday after 50 days of captivity in Gaza.
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Hamas to release second group of Israeli hostages after hours-long delay
Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners on Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Release of more hostages expected: Officials
Israeli officials said that Hamas is expected to release 14 hostages taken captive on Oct. 7 today as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas. In return, Israel will release 42 Palestinian prisoners. Meanwhile, the short-term cease-fire and ramped up humanitarian aid will continue. Lilia Luciano is in Tel Aviv with more.
24 hostages released amid temporary cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
The planned four-day cease-fire is part of an extendable deal that calls for Hamas to free 50 hostages and Israel to release 150 Palestinian prisoners.
Biden hopes for Israel-Hamas deal extension
President Joe Biden said that he is hopeful the deal between Israel and Hamas, which allows for hostage releases, prisoner releases, humanitarian aid and a short-term cease-fire, can continue. He also faced pro-Palestinian protesters while in Nantucket this weekend. Weija Jiang has more.
Biden optimistic for return of American hostages
President Biden on Friday said it was his "hope and expectation" that American hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7 would be released. This comes after 24 hostages were released in the first day of the temporary cease-fire. Weijia Jiang has more from Nantucket.
39 Palestinian prisoners released in West Bank
Thousands of people gathered in the occupied West Bank village of Beitunia to celebrate the 39 Palestinian prisoners, 24 women and 15 teenage boys, who were released Friday by Israel as part of a short-term cease-fire deal to free Hamas hostages. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Two dozen hostages released as cease-fire underway
Thirteen Israelis, 10 Thai nationals and a Filipino citizen who were taken hostage by Hamas militants on Oct. 7 were released Friday as part of a temporary cease-fire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas this week. Israel subsequently released 39 Palestinian women and children it was holding in its jails. Lilia Luciano has more.
When more hostages could be released by Hamas
Hamas has released 24 hostages as a temporary cease-fire with Israel has gone into effect. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more on when more hostages could be released.
Biden on first release of hostages by Hamas
President Biden spoke to reporters Friday after the first group of hostages were released by Hamas as part of a deal for a temporary cease-fire with Israel. Mr. Biden said he expects more hostages to be released Saturday, but it's unknown when the Americans held will be let go. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson has more from Nantucket, Massachusetts, where the president is spending Thanksgiving weekend.
Hamas releases 13 Israeli hostages
Thirteen Israeli hostages taken captive by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attacks have been released from Gaza hours after a four-day cease-fire took effect. CBS News' Omar Villafranca, Lilia Luciano, Robert Berger and Willie Inman have more.
White House aids in hostage negotiations
President Biden was personally involved in brokering a deal between Israel and Qatar for the release of hostages held by Hamas. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Temporary Gaza cease-fire expected to start Friday
A temporary pause in the fighting in Gaza between Israeli forces and Hamas militants is expected to begin at 7 a.m. local time Friday, with the first batch of hostages expected to be released Friday afternoon. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Israeli military detains director of Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital
The Israeli army, which raided the hospital last week, has alleged that Hamas fighters used a tunnel complex beneath the facility in Gaza City to stage attacks.
Israel-Hamas war rages with cease-fire delayed, families left to hope
Under the agreement reached in Qatar, Hamas is incentivized to release captives that Israel accuses it of seizing during its rampage across southern Israel.
Israel set to release Palestinian prisoners
Under the cease-fire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas to temporarily halt fighting, Israel has agreed to release about 150 Palestinian women and children who are being held in Israeli jails in exchange for 50 Hamas hostages. It's part of a long history asymmetric prisoner swaps. Imtiaz Tyab has details.
More security for the Thanksgiving Day Parade
As millions prepare to enjoy the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York City officials are stepping up security efforts. While there are no specific threats to the parade, the Israel-Hamas war has created a heightened risk environment where large gatherings and public events in the U.S. may be viewed as a target, according to an assessment circulating among various law enforcement agencies. Tom Hanson reports.
Temporary Israel-Hamas cease-fire delayed
A temporary cease-fire expected to take effect on Thursday to facilitate the release of 50 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners detained by Israel has been delayed, leaving the families of those expected to be released in limbo. Holly Williams has more from Tel Aviv, Israel.
Hostages not expected to be freed until Friday
Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza are not expected to be released until at least Friday as part of a temporary cease-fire agreement that was reached this week, according to an Israeli official. As part of the deal, Hamas is expected to release about 50 women and children, while Israel is expected to release 150 detained Palestinian women and children. Holly Williams has the latest.
Why Israel hesitated to consider hostage deal
Israel has reached an agreement with Hamas to release at least 50 hostages held in Gaza. Bilal Saab, director of the Middle East Institute's defense and security program, joins CBS News to discuss what to expect in the coming days.
White House: Israel-Hamas deal still on track
Some hostages held by Hamas will soon be freed under a deal approved by the Israeli government. CBS News' Holly Williams and Willie Inman have details on the agreement, as well as reporting on President Biden's response.
Israel-Hamas hostage deal delayed until Friday, Israeli official says
A short-term cease-fire between Israel and Hamas that will allow for the release of hostages and for aid to enter Gaza had originally been expected to begin Thursday.
Israel-Hamas hostage deal delayed
The deal that would see Hamas release some of the hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attack has been delayed until Friday, an Israeli official said in a statement. The agreement was first expected to begin Thursday. CBS News' Christina Ruffini and Willie James Inman have the latest.
Jake Sullivan on Israel-Hamas deal
After six weeks of fighting, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a short-term cease-fire that will allow the release of dozens of hostages. National security adviser Jake Sullivan joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the deal.
Biden praises Israel-Hamas hostage deal
After helping to broker the agreement, President Biden and the White House are praising the hostage deal Israel and Hamas signed off on. CBS News White House reporter Willie Inman has more.
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Iran touts its trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare
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Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
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Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
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Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration
Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
Why Dubai may be vital to Trump administration's economic war on Iran
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8 dead in charter plane crash near remote military radar site in Alaska
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Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
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Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration
Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
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AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
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Court says prosecutor who subpoenaed Letitia James was unlawfully appointed
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
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Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Nearly 25% of workers are "functionally unemployed," analysis finds
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Trump temporarily waives higher beef tariffs in bid to lower prices
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Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
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Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
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Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue
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Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
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Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
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Psychiatrist in Yates case testifies for Clancy
The defense rested Friday in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial after testimony from Dr. Phillip Resnick, a forensic psychiatrist who also testified Andrea Yates case after she killed her five children in Texas in 2001. Clancy has admitted to killing her three young children, but has pleaded not guilty, arguing she was overmedicated and suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
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The defense for Lindsay Clancy has rested their case in the murder trial over the killings of Clancy's three young children. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.
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Chaplain's testimony on Clancy conversation
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