Top Israeli court deals Netanyahu a blow with ruling on draft rules
The Israeli Supreme Court has put an end to a decades-old system that granted ultra-Orthodox men exemptions from military service.
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The Israeli Supreme Court has put an end to a decades-old system that granted ultra-Orthodox men exemptions from military service.
On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised interview that he would accept a partial deal to temporarily end the fighting with Hamas, in an apparent dismissal of President Biden's proposal for a permanent cease-fire. But one day later Netanyahu claimed there was no discrepancy, saying "We will not end the war until we return all of our hostages … our position has not changed." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed he's committed to a cease-fire and hostage release proposal after expressing doubts over the weekend. He also said that intense fighting against Hamas in southern Gaza is winding down. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the heaviest fighting in Rafah is almost over, but said the war in Gaza would continue. He also announced troops will be moved to Israel's northern border with Lebanon, as fears of another war with Hezbollah rise. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
A group representing the hostages' families released a video Monday of three men being taken captive by Hamas militants on Oct. 7.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the future of the war in Gaza during an interview with the right-wing Israeli television channel "Now 14." Netanyahu said intense fighting in Rafah could wind down soon, and that some troops may be moved north to the border with Lebanon. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said over the weekend that he would be prepared to accept a "partial deal" with Hamas for the release of some hostages, but would refuse any agreement that would permanently end the war. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address U.S. lawmakers on July 24.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again accused the U.S. of delaying weapons shipments as Israel continues its deadly strikes in the Gaza Strip. The U.S. denied the accusations, as tensions appear to be rising between Israel and the White House. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Formed 18 years ago, the group Combatants for Peace began bringing together former combatants from both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian divide – emphasizing the all-too-rare-approaches of dialogue, understanding, and community building. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with participants (including an Israeli military veteran and a former member of Hamas) who now seek purpose through cooperation.
Israel said it was investigating the conduct of its soldiers after a video surfaced online showing an injured Palestinian being transported on the hood of an Israeli armored car in the northern West Bank.
A series of Israeli strikes across northern Gaza Saturday left several dozen people dead, according to Palestinian health officials. One of the strikes struck the Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza City. Israel's military confirmed it targeted the camp but said it struck what it called "two Hamas military infrastructure sites." Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv.
Benjamin Netanyahu appears increasingly at odds with the White House and his own military over his managing of Israel's security.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is starting to look like a man alone on an island after the collapse of his war cabinet and the admission by the IDF's chief spokesperson that Hamas cannot be destroyed, contradicting Netanyahu's stated goal for Israel's war in Gaza. What's more, the White House is expressing dismay with and denying Netanyahu's claim that the U.S. is withholding weapons from Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest on the war and John Bresnahan, co-founder of Punchbowl News, joined CBS News to discuss Netanyahu's situation.
The White House is taking issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims in a Tuesday video that the U.S. is keeping weapons and ammunition from the Israelis, with White House national security communications adviser John Kirby calling the video perplexing and disappointing. Doubt is also growing from both U.S. and Israeli officials over Netanyahu's goal of destroying Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
The Biden administration paused a delivery of 2,000-pound bombs, but says weapons continue to flow to Israel.
In the three weeks since President Biden announced a roadmap to end the war in Gaza, Israel has accused the U.S. of withholding weapons, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his war cabinet and the White House canceled a strategic meeting with Israeli officials. Meanwhile, the White House says shipments of air defense missiles intended to go to other U.S. allies will now be redirected to Ukraine. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
There appears to be a growing rift between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a top Israeli military official. This comes after Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, a spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces, cast doubt on completely eradicating the Hamas militant group, one of Netanyahu's main objectives for the war in Gaza. Jon Donnison with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Reports are emerging of potential frustrations between the U.S. and Israel over the scheduling of meetings. This comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week claimed the U.S. was withholding military aid. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
An official with the energy company that made the discovery says it "changes our entire understanding of ancient mariner abilities."
In a fairly stunning admission, the Israeli military's chief spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, told an Israeli television station Wednesday that, "whoever thinks we can eliminate Hamas is wrong." The IDF later issued a statement saying Hagari's comments were referring to the destruction of Hamas as an ideology. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
President Biden is expected to head to Camp David tomorrow to begin his debate preparations, while former President Donald Trump's prep is expected to be more informal. Meanwhile, a source says the White House canceled a meeting with Israel over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that the U.S. is withholding weapons. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the U.S. of withholding weapons from his military. The Biden administration says it doesn't know what the prime minister is talking about. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from Tel Aviv.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have attacked ships in the Red Sea since November, claiming the strikes are retaliation against Israel and its allies.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accusing the U.S. of withholding weapons. The Biden administration paused one shipment of bombs to Israel in May over concerns of their possible impact on densely-populated areas, but the White House said it has not withheld others. Meanwhile, Israel's foreign minister is warning about the prospect of war with the Hezbollah militant group. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay is following the latest from Tel Aviv.