Israeli forces discover large tunnel in Gaza
Israeli forces have discovered what they say is the largest tunnel they've found so far in Gaza. Charlie D'Agata takes a look inside the tunnel.
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House Democrats send letter to Biden criticizing Netanyahu's military strategy
A group of House Democrats on Monday sent a letter to the White House arguing that Israel's military strategy in Gaza is not in the best interests of the U.S. nor Israel's own security.
Israel facing pressure over Gaza approach
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated the U.S.'s support for Israel, but there is increasing pressure over Israel's tactics in Gaza. The civilian death toll continues to rise, and it now includes three Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by friendly fire. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
Senate working to reach border deal
For the first time in a generation, the Senate is seeking to successfully overhaul U.S. immigration law. The negotiations might be put on hold well into 2024 -- an election in which immigration is a top issue among Republican primary candidates and voters. CBS News' Major Garrett and Ed O'Keefe report.
Why Senate likely won't pass Ukraine aid soon
Negotiators in the Senate are back at work Monday trying to hammer out a deal that would send needed aid money to Ukraine for their fight against Russia, but hopes of passing a package before the end of the month are diminishing. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Bomb threats at temples, Jewish institutions
Several Jewish institutions were targeted with bomb threats over the weekend and one man was arrested for spraying an unknown substance at people and shouting an antisemitic phrase at a synagogue in Washington, D.C. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
Israel facing pressure to change tactics
Pressure is growing on Israel to scale back its military campaign after the IDF confirmed they mistakenly killed three hostages who they say were waving a white flag. At a rally in Tel Aviv over the weekend, Israelis demanded a deal to bring the remaining hostages home. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv and Charlie D'Agata has a report on Hamas' tunnel network.
Secretary Austin urges two-state solution
During a trip to the Middle East, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Monday a two-state solution is in the interest of Israelis and Palestinians. Military analyst Mike Lyons, a retired major in the U.S. Army, joins CBS News to discuss.
Growing calls for a cease-fire
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin landed in Israel this morning, amid growing calls for a cease-fire. Israel's former ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, told CBS News' Ramy Inocencio "we are kind of hanging on a thread, and that thread is Joseph Biden."
Defense secretary to hold meeting on Houthi attacks on commercial ships
In over a dozen incidents in the Red Sea since October, U.S. ships have either shot down drones or missiles or have had to come to the aid of ships targeted by the Houthis.
Inside a massive Hamas tunnel in Gaza
CBS News' Charlie D'Agata enters Gaza with the Israeli military and is shown a Hamas tunnel that the IDF says is the biggest one they've ever found.
New Israel hostage negotiations underway
CBS News confirms CIA Director William Burns will meet with Qatar's prime minister and the head of Israel's spy agency in Poland Monday to help try to strike a new hostage deal. BBC News Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega has more on the talks.
BP suspends all oil shipments through the Red Sea as attacks escalate
Oil prices jumped on Monday after the energy giant said it would pause transits through the Red Sea amid a surge in attacks along the key maritime route.
See inside the biggest Hamas tunnel Israel says it has found in Gaza
Israeli forces say the biggest tunnel they've ever discovered, just 500 yards inside Gaza, reflects the challenges of hunting Hamas without harming hostages.
CIA boss meets Israeli spy chief in renewed bid to free Gaza hostages
CIA chief William Burns is meeting his Israeli counterpart and Qatar's leader in Europe in a renewed bid to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza.
Israel finds large tunnel near Gaza border close to major crossing
The Israeli military says it has excavated a large tunnel shaft in Gaza close to the major Erez crossing with Israel.
A look inside a Hamas tunnel
The Israeli military gives Charlie D'Agata a look inside a Hamas tunnel in the Gaza Strip.
Israel restarts hostage talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has restarted hostage talks with Qatar, which facilitated the first round of hostage and prisoner releases in the Israel-Hamas war. The news came after Israel admitted its military had accidentally killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Released Israeli hostage fights for sister-in-law's return from Gaza
A freed Israeli hostage spent weeks wondering if her daughter, husband and sister-in-law were OK. While her husband and daughter escaped capture, her sister-in-law is still in Gaza.
Israeli hostage on 54 days of terror in Gaza
Israeli mom Yarden Roman-Gat saved her child from Hamas captivity, but spent 54 days in Gaza after the Oct. 7 massacre. Her mother-in-law was killed in the attack and her sister-in-law is still a hostage.
Israelis advocate for hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza
Meirav Leshem Gonen's daughter, Romi, has not yet been released by Hamas. She wants to make sure the world does not forget that.
Breakthrough in aid to Gaza announced
As Israel has pressed ahead with its bombardment of Gaza, a breakthrough in aid to Gaza was announced: Israel has agreed to allow U.N. trucks to drive directly into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing. Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv, and Marwan Al Ghoul has the latest on the devastation in Gaza.
Doctor who treated freed Hamas hostages describes physical, sexual and psychological abuse
Dr. Itai Pessach describes to CBS News' Lesley Stahl the harrowing physical and psychological abuses he says Hamas perpetrated upon its captives, from branding to rape, as well as the traumas that people on both sides of the war are experiencing.
Doctor describes abuses suffered by Hamas hostages
About 100 Israeli hostages, kidnapped by Hamas during the terrorists' October 7 assault on Israel, have been released after more than 50 days in captivity. Dr. Itai Pessach (whose team at Sheba Medical Center, near Tel Aviv, interviewed and examined many of them) describes to CBS News' Lesley Stahl the harrowing physical and psychological abuses he says Hamas perpetrated upon its captives, from branding to rape, as well as the traumas that people on both sides of the border war are experiencing. [Don't miss Stahl's interview with freed hostages on "60 Minutes" Sunday, Dec. 17, on CBS and Paramount+.]
U.S. says its destroyer shot down 14 drones in Red Sea launched from Yemen
Container shipping giant Maersk has ordered ships approaching the Red Sea to halt voyages after Houthi missile strikes on commercial ships in the area.
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