Death toll tops 1,500 as war rages after Hamas' attack on Israel
Israel says it's "taking more time" than expected to fend off an unprecedented attack by Hamas, as it locks down Gaza and more rockets fly from the Palestinian enclave.
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IDF spokesperson on Israel's war with Hamas
Israel and Hamas are at war after the militant group launched deadly attacks from Gaza on Saturday. Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, international spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, joins CBS News to discuss the conflict.
Israel ramps up retaliation against militants
Hundreds have been killed since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel Saturday, leading the prime minister to declare war and unleash deadly strikes on Gaza. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams and CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell have more from Tel Aviv.
Israel strikes Gaza following attack by Hamas
Israel has launched a series of strikes in Gaza following a surprise assault by Hamas militants over the weekend. More than 1,500 people have been killed in the fighting. Holly Williams has the latest.
Flights to and from Israel halted amid fighting
Major U.S. airlines have halted flights to and from Israel after the State Department issued a travel warning amid fighting between Israel and Hamas militants. Airlines in Europe and Asia have halted flights as well.
Biden officials say $6 billion in Iran funds untouched amid attack on Israel
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Rallies break out across U.S. after Israel attack
Supporters of both Israel and Palestinian liberation gathered in cities across the U.S. following the surprise assault on Israel by Hamas militants over the weekend. Jericka Duncan reports.
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What lies ahead in the Israel-Hamas war?
More than 1,500 people have been killed since the Hamas militant group launched a surprise assault on Israel from Gaza early Saturday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and foreign affairs journalist Elise Labott join "America Decides" to discuss what the coming days could look like as fighting intensifies.
North Shore mother, daughter are missing in Israel after Hamas attack
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John Kirby on U.S. aid to Israel amid war
Israel has ordered a complete siege on Gaza after Hamas launched a surprise attack Saturday. John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, joins "America Decides" to discuss how the Biden administration is responding to the conflict.
Americans trying to help family escape Israel
Israel says it has claimed complete control of the southern part of the country and has imposed a total blockade of Gaza. CBS News reporter Haley Ott reports from Tel Aviv and Richard LeBaron, a former U.S. ambassador to Kuwait, joins CBS News to discuss.
Israel: Death toll surpasses 900
Although the death toll is expected to increase significantly on both sides, Israel confirmed today their number of dead is approaching 1,000. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin, and Matthew Levitt, a director with the counterterrorism and intelligence program at the Washington Institute, have the latest.
Israeli forces mobilize along Gaza border
Israel says it has reclaimed control of the southern part of the country after the deadly attacks by Hamas militants. It has also carried out hundreds of airstrikes in Gaza while Hamas has fired rockets into Israel, most of which have been intercepted by the Iron Dome. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the latest details on the ensuing conflict.
Lawmakers weigh in on Israel conflict
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke out today on the conflict in Israel, saying Hamas had been planning the attack for some time. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion asked McCarthy if his ousting influenced Hamas' plans.
President Biden pledges support to Israel
President Biden says the United States "unequivocally condemns" Hamas' attacks on Israel as officials there confirm their dead toll is approaching 1,000. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
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What a "complete siege" on Gaza could mean
Israel has ordered a "complete siege" on Gaza following a major attack by Hamas over the weekend. The death toll on both sides has soared over 1,200, with at least nine Americans among the dead. Khaled Elgindy is a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and the director for the center's program on Palestine and Palestinian-Israeli affairs. He joined CBS News to discuss what he expects will happen in Gaza now and the potential role Iran played in Hamas' attack.
Congress paralyzed on Israel without speaker
Political leaders in the U.S. have vowed to support Israel after the Hamas militant group launched a deadly attack on Saturday, but Congress can't do anything about the situation until a new House speaker is put in place. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Thousands of Israeli reservists called up for war
Israel is calling up troops by the thousands as it responds to the deadly surprise attack by Hamas militants. Military reservists are determined to protect their nation and defeat Hamas. CBS News' Haley Ott spoke with soldiers as they prepared to join the fight.
NYPD officers in Israel when Hamas attacked
A group of NYPD officers were in Israel when Hamas attacks began Saturday morning. Richard Priem, the COO of Community Security Service, joins CBS News with his account of the strikes and what his group did to keep Americans safe.
American in Tel Aviv describes situation
American civilian Rebecca Brindza survived a rocket strike near her home in Tel Aviv over the weekend. She joined CBS News to discuss the harrowing attack.
Oil prices surge following Hamas attacks
If the Israeli-Hamas conflict widens, it could impact the supply of oil from the Middle East. Prices have already risen since the first airstrikes Saturday. Bill Watts, a markets editor for MarketWatch, joins CBS News with more.
GOP candidates respond to attacks on Israel
Republicans on the campaign trail have been voicing support for Israelis and criticizing the Biden administration's foreign policy. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
At least 1,200 killed in Israel-Hamas clashes
Israel's military continues to battle Hamas in at least seven locations, two days after the militant group launched an unprecedented attack. Israeli officials confirmed at least 700 of its citizens were killed and the White House says several Americans have also been killed. Hamas claims to have taken more than 130 hostages. CBS News' Doug Williams, Naomi Ruchim, Haley Ott and Cristian Benavides have more.
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Trump says Iran operation could take "four weeks or less," 3 U.S. troops killed
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule." Follow live updates.
3 U.S. service members killed in military operation against Iran, CENTCOM says
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CIA intelligence led to strike that killed Khamenei in Iran, source says
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Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership as strikes continue
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Sen. Tom Cotton says "not a simple answer" as to who will lead Iran now
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Map shows U.S.-Israel military strike locations across Iran
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Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership as strikes continue
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Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership as strikes continue
President Trump said Sunday that he is willing to speak with the new leadership in Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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