But president says he has no sympathy for the Hamas rulers of the war-torn strip
But president says he has no sympathy for the Hamas rulers of the war-torn strip
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The full extent of the damage is just beginning to sink in as both sides of the Gaza battle stopped firing after nearly a month of relentless bombardment
The full extent of the damage is just beginning to sink in as both sides of the Gaza battle stopped firing after nearly a month of relentless bombardment. Clarissa Ward reports
Israeli military forces have withdrawn from Gaza, saying the main mission of destroying the Hamas cross-border tunnels is over
Israeli military forces have withdrawn from Gaza, saying the main mission of destroying the Hamas cross-border tunnels is over. While Israeli forces are determined to hold fire, troops remain perched at the border, ready to strike should Hamas pull the trigger again. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Palestinians are still shaken following an Israeli missile attack on a U.N. school that was being used as a shelter
Palestinians are still shaken following an Israeli missile attack on a U.N. school that was being used as a shelter. Many fear that there are no safe havens left in Gaza. Clarissa Ward reports. Also, following a huge offensive over the last several days, Israeli forces are claiming they have destroyed the last of Hamas' tunnels into Israel. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Israel has made decimating the Hamas-built tunnels below Gaza a priority for its ground forces
Israel has made decimating the Hamas-built tunnels below Gaza a priority for its ground forces. More recently, some tunnels have been discovered that extend over a mile into Israel. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Israeli shells struck a school full of refugees on Sunday, killing 10 and sparking the strongest backlash from the U.S. since the fighting began
Israeli shells struck a school full of refugees on Sunday, killing 10 and sparking the strongest backlash from the U.S. since the fighting began. Clarissa Ward reports from Gaza.
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the Ebola crisis in West Africa and the fighting in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas
Miss the second half of the show? The latest on the Ebola crisis in West Africa and the fighting in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas. Plus a panel of experts.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the civilian deaths in the Gaza Strip are a tragedy, but Israel is not obliged to respond proportionally when Hamas militants are firing rockets at its citizens
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the civilian deaths in the Gaza Strip are a tragedy, but Israel is not obliged to respond proportionally when Hamas militants are firing rockets at its citizens.
As far as Hamas is concerned, any peace deal in the ongoing Gaza conflict would have to lift the economic blockade that has largely cut off Gaza and its people from the rest of the world
As far as Hamas is concerned, any peace deal in the ongoing Gaza conflict would have to lift the economic blockade that has largely cut off Gaza and its people from the rest of the world. CBS News correspondent Barry Petersen spoke to people there.
United Nations official Pierre Krahenbuhl discusses the air strike on a U.N. school in the Gaza Strip -- the latest in a series of such incidents
United Nations official Pierre Krahenbuhl discusses the air strike on a U.N. school in the Gaza Strip -- the latest in a series of such incidents.
The latest on the Ebola crisis in West Africa and the fighting in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas
The latest on the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the fighting in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas with Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., Director of the Centers for Disease Control Dr. Tom Frieden, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, and others.
CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Clarissa Ward report on the latest developments in the fighting between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip
CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Clarissa Ward report on the latest developments in the fighting between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas that there would be no let-up in the campaign to destroy the tunnels that cross the border from Gaza into Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas that there would be no let-up in the campaign to destroy the tunnels that cross the border from Gaza into Israel. Charlie D'Agata reports the explosions above ground show the intensity of the war Israeli forces are waging beneath it.
Heavy bombing of the Gaza strip persists as Israel searches for a missing soldier believed to be kidnapped by Hamas
Heavy bombing of the Gaza strip persists as Israel searches for a missing soldier believed to be kidnapped by Hamas. Charlie D’Agata reports.
At least 35 Palestinians were killed in attacks around the city of Rafah, making the most recent cease-fire a distant memory
At least 35 Palestinians were killed in attacks around the city of Rafah, making the most recent cease-fire a distant memory. Charlie D’Agata reports from Tel Aviv as a massive search effort for a missing Israeli soldier presses on.
At a White House press conference, President Obama admitted that putting another ceasefire in place between Israel and Hamas will be difficult
At a White House press conference, President Obama admitted that putting another ceasefire in place between Israel and Hamas will be difficult. That prompted CBS News senior White House correspondent Bill Plante to ask whether the U.S. is losing grip on its worldwide influence. Anthony Mason reports.
President Obama weighs in on the latest developments in the fighting between Israel and Hamas and praises Secretary of State John Kerry's efforts to end the conflict
President Obama weighs in on the latest developments in the fighting between Israel and Hamas and praises Secretary of State John Kerry's efforts to end the conflict.
Only two hours into the truce, Palestinian officials say Israel attacked Gaza, killing at least 27 people
Only two hours into the truce, Palestinian officials say Israel attacked Gaza, killing at least 27 people. Israel's prime minister says Hamas militants fired first. Barry Petersen reports from Gaza City.
After an Israeli missile strike took out a U.N. sponsored school in Palestinian territory, injuring and killing children in the process, Israel defended its actions
After an Israeli missile strike took out a U.N. sponsored school in Palestinian territory, injuring and killing children in the process, Israel defended its actions. Claiming that Palestinian fighters were using the school, and those inside as human shields, the Israelis placed the blame for the strike solely on the head of Hamas. Don Dahler reports.
Israelis pounded a market and U.N. school with shell fire during what was supposed to be a four-hour cease-fire
Israelis pounded a market and U.N. school with shell fire during what was supposed to be a four-hour cease-fire.The Israelis said they were shooting because they were taking fire from the area. Earlier this week the U.N. said it had found rockets stored at a different school. Barry Petersen reports.
Following a heavy barrage by Israeli forces, more than 100 Palestinians are dead, including several children
Following a heavy barrage by Israeli forces, more than 100 Palestinians are dead, including several children. A power plant was also struck, leaving Gaza without electricity. The growing hardships are causing many to wonder if support for Hamas may be waning inside Gaza. Barry Petersen reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned his country to be ready for what he called a "prolonged war," while Gaza residents said they got phone calls from Israel's military, warning them the worst is yet to come
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned his country to be ready for what he called a "prolonged war," while Gaza residents said they got phone calls from Israel's military, warning them the worst is yet to come. Barry Petersen reports from Gaza City.
Ron Prosor, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, sits down with CBS News' Pamela Falk to discuss the scope of Hamas' tunnels
Ron Prosor, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, sits down with CBS News' Pamela Falk to discuss the scope of Hamas' tunnels, its alleged use of civilian shields, and its resistance to acknowledging a Jewish state.
In the wake of the Israeli prime minister's proclamation, the fighting rages on
In the wake of Benjamin Netanyahu's proclamation that violence in the Gaza Strip could be prolonged, the clash between Israeli and Palestinian forces raged on. The two sides traded mortar fire, and Israeli soldiers continued their assault on tunnels that Hamas militants use to gain access to Israel. Don Dahler reports.
Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for an explosion at a park in Gaza that killed at least nine Palestinian children
Israel and Hamas are blaming each other for an explosion at a park in Gaza that killed at least nine Palestinian children. But as Barry Petersen reports, there is no mistaking who is suffering.
Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
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1 person killed after 2 helicopters crash in Hammonton, NJ
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
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Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
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U.S. stocks hover at record highs after the Christmas holiday
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Trump and Zelenskyy say they're nearly in agreement on Ukraine peace plan
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Bank of America CEO warns market "will punish people" without independent Fed
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Transcript: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
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Trump calls for release of any Epstein files naming Democrats: "Embarrass them"
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Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom's womb
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Aetna to cover IVF treatments for same-sex couples in national settlement
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Transcript: Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 28, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Dec. 21, 2025. Editor's note: This interview was filmed on Dec. 17, 2025.
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1,000-pound U.S.-made WWII bomb found in Belgrade construction site
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Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
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Knife attack in Suriname kills at least 9 people, police say
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