Democrats call to halt Israel arms transfer
A growing number of Democrats on Capitol Hill are calling for the Biden administration to halt weapons transfers to Israel. Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin joins "America Decides" to discuss.
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Ukraine aid waits for Congress as recess ends
Lawmakers will once again try to come to a compromise on aid money for Ukraine as they return from a two-week recess this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on what's on the docket for Congress.
Congress returns to packed agenda
Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill after a two-week recess. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on if Congress will move forward with aid for Ukraine and funding for Baltimore following the deadly bridge collapse.
Iran vows retaliation for Israeli strike
Iran is vowing to avenge the deaths of several officials killed by an Israeli attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria last week. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has more on the situation in the Middle East.
Israel moves some troops out of Gaza
Israel has withdrawn some troops from southern Gaza with the country's defense minister saying they've preparing for future operations. U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the move appears to be for "rest and refit" for IDF troops that have been on the ground for months. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more on that and a new Israeli military road that cuts across the Gaza Strip from east to west.
Israel told White House that IDF troops will have "rest and refit," Kirby says
John Kirby said Israeli officials have told the White House that the reduced number of troops in Gaza is part of a "rest and refit" due to troops being on the ground for four months.
Israel's military says one division left in Gaza
Israel's military said only one of its divisions remained in Gaza as of Sunday. An IDF spokesperson wouldn't share exact troop numbers and said the troop movement was not a signal of a withdrawal from Gaza. Holly Williams reports.
Mother of hostage: "All the parties at the table have failed"
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose 23-year-old son Hersh was taken hostage by Hamas, calls the amount of time that has passed a "failure on everybody's part."
Israel finds body of a hostage killed in Gaza; cease-fire talks to resume
The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government for a deal to get the remaining hostages freed.
U.S. doctor treats young war victims in Gaza
Dr. Mohammad Subeh is an emergency physician who took his training to Gaza once he saw the devastation unfolding amid the Israel-Hamas war. Subeh, a Palestinian refugee born in Kuwait and raised in the U.S., kept a video diary documenting his experience treating hundreds of patients a day.
CIA director in Egypt for negotiations
CBS News has confirmed that CIA director Bill Burns is expected to travel to Egypt this weekend to revive negotiations for a deal that would release Israeli hostages believed to be held in Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire.
Two Israeli officers dismissed
Families of the seven World Central Kitchen aid workers who were killed in an Israeli drone strike this week are calling for an independent inquiry into the attack after the Israeli military announced two officers had been dismissed after an internal investigation found the strike was a serious violation of military procedures.
Doctor travels to Gaza to treat children injured in Israel-Hamas war
Emergency physician Dr. Mohammad Subeh spent five weeks in Gaza, sometimes donating his own blood to treat young victims.
Save the Children CEO on war in Gaza
Organizations working to aid Palestinian civilians in Gaza are applying more safety measures after an Israeli strike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers delivering food. Janti Soeripto, the president and CEO of Save the Children, joins CBS News with a look at her team's efforts.
Israel fires 2 officers, says strike on aid workers due to mistaken ID
Israel has fired 2 officers after its investigation found "errors in decision-making" led to a deadly strike on food charity workers.
CIA Director William Burns to return to Middle East for new hostage talks
The negotiations mark the latest effort to strike an Israel hostage deal that has remained elusive for months.
White House: Israel support not guaranteed
In his phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday, President Biden warned for the first time that U.S. support of Israel is not unconditional. The U.S. says that while Israeli efforts to increase aid into Gaza are welcome, it may not be enough. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Israel admits "grave mistakes" in WCK strike
In a newly released report, Israel is admitting to making a "grave mistake" in the strikes that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza earlier this week. The report comes after a tense phone call Thursday, where President Biden warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that future U.S. support would depend on Israel's actions to protect civilians and aid workers in Gaza. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams and CBS News contributor Robert Berger have more.
McDonald's buying back its franchises in Israel as boycott hurt sales
McDonald's says it's acquiring Alonyal, which owns 225 McDonald's restaurants in Israel that have been hit by calls for a boycott over the war with Hamas in Gaza.
Israel under fire over civilian casualties
Following an airstrike on humanitarian workers with World Central Kitchen, Israel is facing increased criticism over the number of civilian casualties in its war against Hamas. Holly Williams has the latest.
Unpacking Biden-Netanyahu call on WCK deaths
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Thursday for the first time since an IDF strike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza. CBS News' Olivia Gazis and Nancy Cordes have the details.
Israel opens 3 aid corridors after Biden call
The Israeli government approved the opening of three aid corridors that President Biden specifically requested in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Biden condemns strike in Netanyahu call
President Biden called for "immediate action" by Israel to reduce civilian harm during his call Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mr. Biden called the strikes that killed seven aid workers "unacceptable." CBS News' Olivia Gazis reports.
Sen. Coons open to conditions on Israel aid
President Biden and Democrats are facing real political pressure on Israel's war with Hamas. Delaware Sen. Chris Coons, a close Biden ally, signaled Thursday he'd be open to placing conditions on aid to Israel. Margaret Talev, senior Axios contributor, and Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Biden warns Netanyahu about civilian casualties
President Biden warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu his country must do more to prevent civilian casualties. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said if changes are not made, the U.S. would also make changes to its own policies regarding Israel. Nancy Cordes reports.
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