U.N. envoy accuses Israel of genocide as Gaza war rages after cease-fire vote
A U.N. envoy says there are "reasonable grounds" to believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as the war rages despite a cease-fire demand.
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Israel cancels Rafah offensive delegation
The United Nations Security Council on Monday passed a resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. The United States abstained on the resolution, which prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel a military delegation visit to Washington to discuss Rafah offensive plans. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
U.S. reacts to cancelled Israel meetings
Israel pulled back on plans to send a delegation to Washington, D.C., to discuss a Rafah offensive after the U.S. abstained from, rather than vetoing, a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe asked the White House if its position on Israel's war has changed.
Israeli delegation in Washington
An Israeli delegation is expected to meet with Biden administration officials in Washington, D.C., Monday to discuss alternative plans for a Rafah offensive. Speaking with ABC News, Vice President Kamala Harris warned against any military operation in Gaza's southern city. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Netanyahu cancels delegation to U.S. over U.N. cease-fire vote
Netanyahu canceled high-level meetings with the U.S. after it refused to veto a United Nations Security Council resolution.
U.N. Security Council demands immediate cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
Israel says the U.S. declining to block a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate Gaza cease-fire "gives Hamas hope."
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing increased pressure from U.S. leaders as he vows to move forward with a ground invasion of Rafah. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
U.S. resolution for Gaza cease-fire vetoed
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Friday to discuss the latest in a potential cease-fire with Hamas. Meanwhile, a U.S.-sponsored resolution at the United Nations Security Council calling for an "immediate and sustained cease-fire" was vetoed by Russia and China. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
U.S. push for cease-fire getting more urgent
Secretary of State Antony Blinken held high-stakes talks with Israeli officials in Tel Aviv as the U.S. push for a cease-fire in Gaza continues. The U.N. Security Council is voting Friday on a U.S.-sponsored resolution calling for an "immediate and sustained cease-fire" in Gaza. CBS News' Chris Livesay and Holly Williams have more.
Blinken meets with Netanyahu, war cabinet
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Tel Aviv for a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday as the U.S. pushes for a cease-fire in Gaza. Speaking in Cairo Thursday, Blinken said a ground assault on Gaza's southern city of Rafah would be a mistake. Meanwhile, the U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on a U.S.-sponsored resolution calling for an "immediate and sustained cease-fire" in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Blinken in Israel ahead of key U.N. vote
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel this morning, just hours before the U.N. is set to vote on a U.S. proposal for an immediate and sustained ceasefire. The U.S. has vetoed similar resolutions in the past.
Russia and China veto U.N. cease-fire resolution; Blinken in Israel for talks
"There is a better way to deal with the threat, the ongoing threat posed by Hamas," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said ahead of his arrival in Tel Aviv.
Blinken on progress toward Israel-Hamas deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said "gaps are narrowing" in talks for a potential cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas during an interview in Saudi Arabia Wednesday, the Associated Press reports. BBC News' Mark Lowen breaks down the deal's sticking points.
Latest on Israel-Hamas war | March 21, 2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is participating in Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks in Egypt Thursday, a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Senate Republicans virtually. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more on that and a possible U.S. ban on funding for the U.N.'s main aid agency in Gaza.
Government funding deal includes ban on U.S. aid to UNRWA, sources say
The funding deal reached between Congress and the White House will include a ban on direct U.S. funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees until March 2025, sources say.
Secretary Blinken to visit Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to visit Israel Friday on his latest trip to the Middle East. This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to move forward with his plan to expand military operations into Rafah. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
Bipartisan coalition forming to protect IVF
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on reproductive rights Wednesday, focused on broad protections for in vitro fertilization. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Dozen arrested, chambers cleared during Sacramento City Council discussion of Gaza cease-fire resolution
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg cleared the City Council chambers over outbursts during a debate over his proposed Gaza cease-fire resolution. Twelve people were arrested.
U.S. may ban funding for UNRWA until 2025
Sources tell CBS News the spending bill agreed to by congressional leaders and the White House will include a ban on all direct funding to the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees until March 2025. Israel has accused over a dozen UNRWA employees of participating in the Oct. 7 attack. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins "America Decides" with analysis.
Blinken to Saudi Arabia for cease-fire talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to address Senate Republicans via video Wednesday, a day after again pushing for an offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah, where more than a million displaced people have sought shelter. That comes as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken again heads to the Middle East for cease-fire talks. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Netanyahu address, TikTok brief in Congress
Senate Republicans will hear a virtual address from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday, a week after Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Netanyahu had lost his way and called for a new election in Israel. U.S. intelligence officials will also brief senators on Tiktok as they continue weighing the House-passed bill that could lead to a ban on the app. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Netanyahu, U.S. at odds on two-state solution
As the Biden administration has continued calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been unwavering in his calls for a ground offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah and his rejection of a two-state solution. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
House hearing on Afghanistan withdrawal
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is holding a hearing Tuesday with testimony from U.S. generals who played a role in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
Biden, Netanyahu have first call in month
Israel will send a delegation to Washington, D.C., to discuss Rafah ground offensive alternatives with the Biden administration. This comes after President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call Monday. The White House has been skeptical of Netanyahu's plans to carry out an operation in Rafah. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
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