Israel shows cache of weapons at embattled Gaza hospital
Israel said the weapons and other items at Al-Shifa hospital were evidence of Hamas militants using Gaza's largest health facility for military purposes.
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Israeli military still searching Al-Shifa hospital
Israeli soldiers continued their search of Gaza's largest hospital Thursday, where they said they found more proof Hamas was using it as a command center, including a tunnel shaft and a vehicle with weapons. The body of 65-year-old Yehudit Weiss, one of the hostages abducted by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, was found in a building near Al-Shifa. Debora Patta reports from Israel.
Palestinians say Israeli settlers are seizing West Bank homes by force
Israelis in West Bank settlements considered illegal under international law are seizing Palestinian homes by force, residents tell CBS News.
Palestinians trying to protect West Bank land
Palestinians in the West Bank say Israeli settlers have attacked them and seized their land amid the war with Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from East Jerusalem.
Netanyahu says "strong indications" Hamas hostages were held in Gaza hospital
"If they were [there], they were taken out," Netanyahu told CBS News.
Netanyahu on a potential cease-fire, hospital raid
In an interview with "CBS News Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would consider a "temporary cease-fire" only if Hamas frees hostages. Netanyahu also said Israel has "concrete evidence" Hamas was using Al-Shifa hospital as a military command center.
Israel considers hostage deal with Hamas
Israel may consider a deal for a three-to-five-day cease-fire in the war in Gaza if some of the hostages being held by Hamas are released. CBS News' Doug Williams reports on the negotiations from Israel, and Weijia Jiang, CBS News senior White House correspondent, looks at the White House's take on the negotiations as President Biden navigates a new chapter in U.S.-China relations after his meeting with President Xi Jinping.
Mark Esper on Israel-Hamas war, Xi meeting
Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and President Biden's high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The latest on the Israel-Hamas war | Nov. 16
Israel's military says it found Hamas weapons in Al-Shifa Hospital. And negotiations are progressing toward a possible cease-fire in exchange for the release of hostages. CBS News' Doug Williams and Ed O'Keefe have the details on what we know about the Israel-Hamas war for Nov. 16.
Netanyahu on operation at Al-Shifa Hospital
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News there were "strong indications" Hamas' hostages were being held at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital and that's "one of the main reasons" for the Israeli military's recent ground operation at the facility. Watch more from the interview Thursday on "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Israel says Hamas weapons found in hospital
Israeli soldiers are continuing their operation at Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza after the IDF released a video it claims shows Hamas' weapons and military equipment inside the building. CBS News has not verified the claims. President Biden said Wednesday he supported Israel's incursion into the hospital. CBS News' Doug Williams has the latest on the war, including negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
Israel considering deal with Hamas to secure release of some hostages
Officials tell CBS News Israel is considering a temporary cease-fire, and possibly freeing some Hamas prisoners, to secure the release of some hostages from Gaza.
Israel considering hostage deal with Hamas
Israel is considering a proposal that would see Hamas release some of the hostages the Palestinian militant group is holding in the Gaza Strip in exchange for a three-to-five-day cease-fire in the war, CBS News has learned. Aid would also be permitted into Gaza during a cease-fire. Under the proposed deal, Hamas would release an unknown number of women and children, two officials with knowledge of the negotiations said. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Israel considering deal with Hamas
Israel is considering a proposal that would see Hamas release some hostages the Palestinian militant group is holding in the Gaza Strip in exchange for a three-to-five-day cease-fire, CBS News has learned. Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
Israeli drone pilot admits mistakes are made
The Israel Defense Forces have released the first video from inside its operation at Gaza's biggest hospital, Al-Shifa, showing what it says are Hamas weapons. But what it doesn't show are any Hamas fighters, or tunnel positions under the hospital. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio speaks with an Israeli drone pilot flying missions over Gaza.
What Israel's military found at Al-Shifa
Israel's military said it carried out a "precise and targeted operation against Hamas" at Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports on the aftermath.
Israel cites evidence of Hamas operating in hospital
Not a single shot was fired when Israeli soldiers raided Gaza's largest hospital Tuesday. While the Israeli military said it found proof Hamas was operating there, it made no mention of the tunnels it has repeatedly said double as Hamas' command center underneath the complex. Debora Patta has more.
Biden speaks after meeting with Xi Jinping
President Biden held a rare solo press conference in California on Wednesday night after a day of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He announced progress on key U.S. objectives with China and answered questions on the Israel-Hamas war. Then Jake Warner, acting director of the East Asia program at the Quincy Institute, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to unpack president's remarks.
Iran foreign minister addresses militant attacks
In an interview with CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams on Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian denied that his country was responsible for a drone attack in the Red Sea that appeared to be targeting a U.S. missile destroyer. He also addressed the Israel-Hamas war and the recent attacks by militant groups on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria.
Book poses solutions to global "permacrisis"
The new book "Permacrisis: A Plan to Fix a Fractured World" examines the crises facing the globe -- and how to solve them. Nobel Laureate and co-author Michael Spence joins CBS News to explain.
Iranian foreign minister denies Iran's involvement in Red Sea drone attack
The drone, which originated from Yemen, was shot down early Wednesday morning by the USS Thomas Hudner as it was headed towards the ship, the Pentagon said.
Israeli forces launch "targeted operation" in Gaza's biggest hospital
Israel says its "precise and targeted" operation in Gaza's Al Shifa hospital is intel-based and being carried out "with the intent that no harm is caused" to civilians inside.
Dad of missing Israeli girl pleads for return
Thomas Hand's 8-year-old daughter, Emily, is believed to be among the more than 200 people taken hostage by Hamas militants in the deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Hand joined CBS News to share more about his daughter.
Israeli troops raid Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital
The IDF said it was "conducting searches for Hamas terror infrastructure and weapons" at Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City. CBS News foreign correspondent Tina Kraus reports on the military operation and Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath, a world editor at Axios, joins CBS News with more on the state of hostage negotiations with Hamas.
Analysis on high-stakes Biden-Xi meeting
President Biden is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday on the sidelines of the APEC summit in California. "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan shares her analysis on what to expect from the high-stakes meeting, and how the U.S. is handling the release of hostages being held by Hamas.
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U.S. carries out new strikes against Iranian military site, official says
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2 dead, 9 workers "unrecovered" after Washington chemical tank implosion
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DOJ investigating whether Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll committed perjury
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Google employee accused of making over $1.2M by insider trading on Polymarket
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
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DOJ investigating whether Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll committed perjury
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U.S. carries out new strikes against Iranian military site, official says
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Rubio: No more Ebola patients allowed in U.S.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak
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Trump has third medical exam of the past year
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U.S. carries out new strikes against Iranian military site, official says
The U.S. military carried out another round of strikes on Iran, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday, another challenge to a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.
Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak
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Official complains of persecution over CIA agents' deaths in Mexico
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U.S. setting up Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, officials say
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YouTube revamping its AI labeling system
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YouTube taking steps to make clear when realistic videos are made by AI
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