Who are the 4 hostages rescued by Israeli forces from captivity in Gaza?
Noa Argamani, 25, Almog Meir Jan, 21, Andrey Kozlov, 27, and 40-year-old Shlomi Ziv were all kidnapped at the Nova music festival.
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Israeli forces rescue 4 hostages held in Gaza
Terror turned into relief for the families and loved ones of four Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists from the Nova music festival last October. Israel said its forces on Saturday rescued four captives - three men and a woman - during a raid in densely-populated central Gaza, in an operation that Hamas said killed more than 200 Palestinians. Correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
U.S. resumes delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza via repaired pier
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U.S. provided support to Israeli forces in rescue of 4 hostages in Gaza
The U.S. role came mainly in the form of intelligence support, two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News but declined to share sensitive details regarding the operation.
4 hostages rescued by Israeli forces in Gaza
Four hostages held captive by Hamas since the Oct. 7 terror assault on Israel were rescued by Israeli forces Saturday in a raid in central Gaza. Israel said Hamas was hiding the hostages, three men and a woman, in two separate residential buildings in a densely populated area. Hamas said more than 200 Palestinians were killed in the operation. Chris Livesay has the latest.
Israeli hostages rescued alive
Four Israeli hostages taken by Hamas from a music festival during the group's Oct. 7 terrorist attack were rescued alive on Saturday during a raid on the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces, the security service Shin Bet, and the Israeli police announced in a joint statement. Noa Argamani, 25, Almog Meir Jan, 21, Andrey Kozlov, 27, and 40-year-old Shlomi Ziv were all kidnapped at the Nova music festival. The joint statement said the hostages were rescued from two different locations during the operation, and that "their medical condition is normal."
Israel rescues 4 hostages from Gaza
Israeli officials say four hostages taken by Hamas from a music festival during the Oct. 7 terrorist attack were rescued alive Saturday during a raid in central Gaza. Heavy fighting was reported in the area. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more on this developing story.
Blinken to visit Middle East in effort to rally support for cease-fire
The announcement comes just one day after international scrutiny over an Israeli airstrike on a school in central Gaza, where thousands of Palestinian civilians had been sheltering.
Blinken to ramp up pressure for Gaza cease-fire
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will ramp up the pressure for a Gaza cease-fire next week when he travels to Israel and elsewhere in the Middle East. The trip comes as Israel defends its decision to bomb a United Nations-affiliated school where Palestinian civilians had taken shelter. Chris Livesay reports from Tel Aviv.
Israeli strikes hit central, southern Gaza
Israeli military strikes in central and southern Gaza killed dozens of Palestinians Friday. CBS News' Chris Livesay is in Tel Aviv with the latest.
Netanyahu to address Congress in July
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Netanyahu to address Congress in July
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Yemen's Houthi rebels detain at least 9 U.N. staffers, officials tell AP
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Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress on July 24
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Houthi attacks disrupting global supply chain
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Biden says democracy at risk in D-Day speech
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Israeli strike kills dozens and other headlines
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NAACP calls on Biden to halt arms to Israel
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Israel conducts strike at Gaza school
Israel conducted a strike at a school run by the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees known as UNRWA. Gaza health officials say dozens were killed, including women and children. The Israel Defense Forces said the building had been harboring Hamas and affiliated militants. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Israel strikes Gaza school, killing dozens
A school in Gaza sheltering displaced Palestinians was hit by an Israeli strike early Thursday, killing more than 30 people, including 23 women and children, according to local health officials in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory. Hugo Bachega, Middle East correspondent for BBC News, joined CBS News to talk about the situation.
Israeli strike on Gaza school kills almost 40 people, officials say
Israel says it struck a school being used by Hamas militants, but Gazan health officials say more than 20 women and children are among the dead.
War in Gaza intensifies as Israeli nationalists march in Jerusalem
Officials in Hamas-run Gaza say stepped-up Israeli bombing kills scores as the threat of a full-scale clash with Hezbollah mounts.
At least one gunman tries to attack U.S. Embassy in Lebanon
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U.S. Embassy in Lebanon attack: What we know
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Time journalist breaks down Biden interview
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White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
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Authorities say they're "aware of a new message" in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
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Winter Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony
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Trump called Sen. Tim Scott after lawmaker condemned image of Obamas
President Trump called GOP Sen. Tim Scott after the South Carolina Republican publicly urged the president to remove a reposted video depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
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Purported Nancy Guthrie ransom note demanded bitcoin. Could it be tracked?
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Republicans condemn Trump's racist video portraying the Obamas as apes
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Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
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Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending graduate-level military training, fellowship and certificate programs.
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
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Dow crosses 50K for first time as stocks enjoy best day since May 2025
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Pentagon says it's cutting ties with "woke" Harvard
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Trump says he "didn't see" image depicting Obamas as apes in social media post
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Lutnick and Epstein were in business together, Epstein files show
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Suspect in 1994 murder of Colombian soccer star killed in Mexico
Andres Escobar was gunned down in Medellin days after scoring an own goal in a match against the U.S. at the 1994 World Cup.
Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
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Ukrainian military drone simulator adapted for video gamers in world first
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Bad Bunny set for historic Super Bowl performance
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Bad Bunny set for historic halftime show
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Super Bowl fans warned to keep drones at home with flights banned over big game
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Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
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NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
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