Israel attack on Iran: What we know so far
Israel launched its long-anticipated retaliatory attack on Iran on Friday night. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Charlie D'Agata have the latest.
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Israel says strike limited to Iran military sites
In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said its retaliatory attack on Iran was limited to "precise strikes on military targets." CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd CBS News and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan join to break down what it means.
Israel's strikes on Iran could affect peace talks
Israel's retaliatory strikes against Iran come after Secretary of State Antony Blinked arrived in Israel to make another push for a cease-fire with Iran's proxy groups. Journalist Courtney Kealy discusses how the counterstrike could affect looming peace talks in Doha this weekend.
Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran
Israel conducted what it described as precise strikes on military targets in Iran in retaliation for Iran's Oct. 1 missile attack on Israel, the IDF said. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett leads a special report.
Blinken pushing to revive cease-fire talks
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Netanyahu on Sinwar, war continuing
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip as Israel's war continues to escalate there and in Lebanon against Hezbollah. Netanyahu called for members of Hamas to release the remaining Israeli hostages being held in Gaza. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.
Israel accused of killing journalists in Lebanon, kids at Gaza hospital
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Journalists reportedly killed in IDF strike
Israel is being accused of committing a war crime by Lebanon's information minister after an Israeli strike reportedly killed three journalists in southeast Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel says five of its soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah attack Thursday in southern Lebanon. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on the conflict in the Middle East.
Medical workers at risk amid Mideast conflict
Israel's multi-front conflict against Iranian-backed Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon is forcing medical staff and first responders to put their lives on the line to care for the critically wounded. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Beirut. Warning: Some images may be difficult to watch.
Austin on Israeli strikes against Lebanese army
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed concerns to his Israeli counterpart, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, about Israeli strikes against the Lebanese Army as well as the amount of aid getting into Gaza. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Blinken announces aid money for Palestinians
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, still trying to restart long-dormant cease-fire negotiations in the Middle East, has announced an additional $135 million in aid money for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange attacks
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has put more civilians at risk as Israeli forces attacked more targets around Beirut. Meanwhile, Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel. One eyewitness told CBS News' Debora Patta that they believe Israel is using the same tactics in Lebanon as it used in Gaza. Israel says it operates within strict international rules of engagement.
Israeli offensives continue in Lebanon, Gaza
Lebanon's health ministry says Israeli forces carried out nearly 20 attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs Wednesday night. Those strikes came as the IDF appeared to tighten its siege of northern Gaza. While Israel continues fighting on multiple fronts, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the region to try to push for cease-fires. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Nancy Cordes have more.
Hundreds of thousands displaced in Lebanon
Israel's air and ground campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah forces has left hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Lebanon, including refugees who escaped the war in Syria. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports on the uncertain future they face as tensions run high in the Middle East.
Hezbollah's likely next leader killed
Israel's military said Hashem Safieddine, the man expected to take over Hezbollah leadership after Hassan Nasrallah's death, was killed during an operation in Beirut earlier in October. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports on the latest in the Middle East conflict.
White House pushes for post-war Gaza plan
In the face of overwhelming pessimism, the White House is still pushing Israel toward a cease-fire in Gaza along with an outline for plans once the fighting is over. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Optimism slim for cease-fire in Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the killing of Hamas commander Yahya Sinwar provides a real opportunity to bring home the Israelis still held in Gaza, but CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports that a deal is still far from being reached.
Blinken in Saudi Arabia to push for cease-fire
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is continuing his efforts to revive cease-fire talks for the Middle East from Saudi Arabia Wednesday after telling Israel to pursue a deal that would secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Lebanese medics claim Israel is targeting them with airstrikes
A Lebanese first responder says Israeli strikes have killed eight members of his team in just a month of war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.
As Blinken pushes for peace, Israel pushes offensives in Gaza, Lebanon
Israel steps up offensives against Iran-backed groups in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip as Antony Blinken returns to the region to push for a cease-fire.
State Dept. on document leak, Lebanon
Deputy State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel briefed reporters as the FBI confirmed it is investigating a classified document leak related to Israel's plans to respond to Iran's missile attack. Patel also commented on Israel's ongoing conflict in Lebanon against the Hezbollah militant group.
Biden reacts to leak of apparent Israeli plan
President Biden says he's deeply concerned about the leak of an apparent Israeli attack plan that outlines a retaliatory response to Iran's launch of nearly 200 missiles at Israel on October 1. White House national security adviser John Kirby says it's still unclear if the leak came because of a hack. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Hezbollah fires rocket barrage into Israel
Hours before U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv to try to revive stalled cease-fire negotiations, Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets into northern and central Israel. There are currently no reports of any casualties. Overnight, Israeli forces carried out more airstrikes across Lebanon. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Blinken to meet with Netanyahu in Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday in Israel as the White House tries to revive hostage release talks in the wake of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's killing. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Thousands displaced as Israel pounds Lebanon with new wave of strikes
Israel says strikes are targeting a Lebanese financial institution that "directly funds Hezbollah's terror," as thousands of civilians flee their homes.
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