Biden calls for pause in Israel-Hamas war
President Biden is calling for a humanitarian pause in the Israel-Hamas war. It comes amid mounting pressure from human rights groups. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
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Civilians caught in Gaza crossfire
Israeli soldiers advanced on war-torn Gaza City early Thursday but were met with fierce resistance from Hamas militants, Israel's military said, as hundreds of Americans appeared set to depart Gaza and cross the border into Egypt. As the war rages on and civilians inside Gaza bear the brunt of the fighting, there is growing international pressure on Israel to show restraint. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Biden calls for "pause" in Israel-Hamas war
The president is under growing pressure from those who say Israel's bombardment of Gaza is collective punishment.
Hundreds of Americans appear set to leave Gaza
Foreign nationals continued to cross over the Rafah border crossing into Egypt for the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
First group of evacuees exit Gaza
The Rafah border crossing opened for some foreigners and wounded civilians to cross from Gaza to Egypt for the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee, the BBC's Rushdi Abualouf and CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson have the latest on the crossing opening and the White House's reactions to Israel's military expansion into Gaza.
Several Americans evacuate Gaza
Some Americans in Gaza were able to leave through the Rafah border crossing into Egypt, and President Biden says more Americans may follow. Robert Berger, a CBS News contributor, has been following the latest from Israel.
Some foreign nationals evacuated from Gaza
Gaza's southern border with Egypt was opened Wednesday for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on Oct. 7, to allow about 500 foreign nationals to evacuate Gaza and allow some critically-injured Palestinians to get medical treatment in Egypt. Diplomatic sources told CBS News that the evacuations were negotiated by the U.S. and Qatar. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
White House calls Gaza evacuations "breakthrough"
A State Department spokesperson on Wednesday hailed the evacuation of hundreds of stranded foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, from war-stricken Gaza as an "important breakthrough," with the Biden administration hoping that further evacuations will continue in the coming weeks. Nancy Cordes has more.
Biden addresses Gaza evacuations
President Biden addressed the latest developments at the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza during an address in Northfield, Minnesota, Wednesday. Egypt partially opened its border gates that connect to the Gaza Strip allowing some injured Palestinians, as well as some foreigners, to cross for the first time since Oct. 7.
How Israel-Hamas war could affect oil prices
The World Bank is warning oil prices could jump as much as 75% if the war between Israel and Hamas spills out into a broader conflict across the Middle East. Alan Rappeport, economic policy reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the ongoing financial concerns stemming from the war.
Who can leave Gaza through Rafah?
The exact number of Americans who left Gaza through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt was unclear Wednesday, but President Biden says the U.S. expects more Americans to cross in the coming days. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest on the U.S.'s involvement in the deal to allow some people across the border.
What we know about Rafah crossing evacuations
Some foreign passport holders in Gaza were able to enter Egypt via the Rafah border crossing Wednesday for the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. On Tuesday, Israel carried out airstrikes and ground operations in the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, targeting what it called a Hamas "terrorist stronghold." Palestinian officials said civilians were killed in the strikes. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports there were more airstrikes in the area Wednesday morning.
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Evacuations via Rafah crossing in Gaza
Hundreds of foreign passport holders and wounded civilians trapped in Gaza were set to leave the war-torn territory Wednesday via the Rafah crossing on the border with Egypt. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Many Israeli dual citizens decide to stay amid war: "The only place we belong"
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Israel strikes Gaza refugee camp
A refugee camp in Gaza was hit by Israeli rockets, leaving a giant crater where densely-populated buildings used to stand. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest on Israel's ground operation to eliminate Hamas and its continued bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
Hamas alleges second Israeli strike hit refugee camp, hostages among dead
Hamas has claimed that seven hostages taken from its Oct. 7 attacks inside Israel, including three foreign passport holders, were killed in Israel's first bombing of Gaza's largest refugee camp on Tuesday.
Israel, Ukraine funding fight in Washington
The Biden administration pushed Congress Tuesday to approve its $105 billion national security supplemental request that includes support for both Israel and Ukraine as the House of Representatives prepares to consider legislation that would only support Israel. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
FBI director warns of elevated threats
Top Biden administration officials testified before Congress on Tuesday, warning that the Israel-Hamas war is increasing risks at home and threatening U.S. national security. This comes as the White House said it will veto a House GOP bill that only funds Israel and doesn't include more aid to Ukraine or for the border. Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Videos show destruction at Gaza refugee camp
Much of Gaza's largest refugee camp was reduced to rubble by Israeli rockets on Tuesday. Israel said it was targeting Hamas militants and their underground tunnels. Hamas claims none of its leaders were there at the time and dozens of civilians were killed in the strike. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata, who said he hasn't been able to enter the camp, brings us the latest from Tel Aviv, Israel.
Retired Army major on Israel's latest strike
Retired U.S. Army Maj. Mike Lyons analyzes Israel's decision to launch airstrikes on the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, where it claims Hamas leaders were hiding. Israel's military said on Tuesday that it killed a Hamas leader involved in the deadly Oct. 7 rampage in Israel. Hamas said no leaders were there at the time and dozens of civilians were killed in the strike.
Deadly strike on Gaza's Jabalya refugee camp
Israel's military said Tuesday that it carried out airstrikes on a Gaza refugee camp that it calls a Hamas "terrorist stronghold," claiming that it killed a Hamas military commander and other terrorists. Hamas has denied that any of its commanders were at the camp at the time. Palestinian officials said civilians were killed and wounded in the strikes. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports on the operation from Tel Aviv, Israel, and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes brings us the latest on the White House response.
Protesters disrupt Israel aid Senate hearing
Protesters with the palms of their hands painted red interrupted Secretary of State Antony Blinken's opening statement at a Senate hearing Tuesday where Blinken was making a case for U.S. aid for Israel. The protesters called for a cease-fire in Gaza.
What we know about Israel's ground offensive
Israel is advancing further inside Gaza with the IDF claiming to have struck around 300 militant targets in the past day. Meanwhile, civilians in Gaza are seeing conditions deteriorate from bad to unimaginably bad. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Charlie D'Agata have the latest on the situation in Gaza. And Retired Gen. Joseph L. Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, joined CBS News to discuss the risks of war spilling out across the region.
Threats against Jews, Muslims on rise in U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security is warning of an increase in threats to Jewish, Arab American and Muslim communities. The FBI is investigating antisemitic online posts targeting Jewish students at Cornell University. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports from Ithaca, New York.
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White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
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Authorities tow car from Nancy Guthrie's home after new message
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
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Appeals court endorses Trump policy of denying bond hearings to many ICE detainees
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Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
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