Blinken says "we'll be prepared" if Iran escalates attacks

"We are concerned at the possibility of Iranian proxies, escalating their attacks against our own personnel," Blinken said on "Face the Nation."

• Oct 22, 2023

Mideast scholar Hussein Ibish: "Israelis and Palestinians must stop dehumanizing each other"

The Arab Mideast scholar says the current infrastructure of Israeli occupiers and stateless Palestinians forces the two peoples into a toxic relationship of dominance and subordination, and that they must replace violent occupation and resistance with genuine coexistence.

• Oct 22, 2023

U.N. official on humanitarian aid into Gaza

Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees, tells "Face the Nation" that there needs to be a "significant scaling up of a supply line into Gaza and it needs to be sustained and it needs to be uninterrupted."

• Oct 22, 2023
• 5:56

Blinken on "possibility" of Iran attacks

Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. is "concerned at the possibility of Iranian proxies, escalating their attacks against our own personnel, our own people. We're taking every measure to make sure that we can defend them and if necessary, respond decisively. Not at all what we're looking for, not all we want, but we'll be prepared, if that's what they choose to do."

• Oct 22, 2023
• 9:29

Israel resumes airstrikes in Gaza

The full force of Israeli airstrikes and artillery resumed overnight and Sunday morning, while also hitting a rare target in Jenin, in the West Bank. Meanwhile, the first two hostages were released — while rescuing the rest if there is a full-scale ground invasion will provide an unprecedented challenge. Charlie D'Agata reports from Tel Aviv.

• Oct 22, 2023
• 2:11

Palestinian politician on Biden's visit

Amid protests worldwide in support of Palestinians, Mustafa Barghouti, president of the Palestinian National Initiative and a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, says he doesn't understand "why the president of the United States comes here and instead of telling Israel, enough is enough, you wanted to respond, you responded … Instead of that, he's encouraging them to have an invasion, a ground invasion." Imtiaz Tyab reports from West Jerusalem.

• Oct 22, 2023
• 3:30

Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"

This week on "Face the Nation," Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins amid dramatic developments in the Middle East as Israel steps up air and artillery strikes in Gaza as well as the occupied West Bank. Plus, former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney on the chaotic week in the House.

• Oct 22, 2023
• 0:59

Hussein Ibish on the dehumanizing of Palestinians and Israelis

The Arab Mideast scholar Hussein Ibish says the current infrastructure of Israeli occupiers and stateless Palestinians forces the two peoples into a toxic relationship of dominance and subordination, and that they must replace violent occupation and resistance with genuine coexistence.

• Oct 22, 2023
• 2:37

With protests over Mideast war, questions arise about America's role

As President Biden equates assistance for U.S. allies with supporting national security, Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer says no other nation can come close to serving as the global police defending democracy against terrorists and authoritarians. But growing anger over the Mideast war, which is igniting rage globally, is making that task more difficult. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.

• Oct 22, 2023
• 3:26

Truckloads of humanitarian aid finally enter Gaza

After two weeks of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, humanitarian aid is finally getting in from Egypt, though it's a fraction of what's needed. Correspondent Holly Williams reports on the worsening crisis since Hamas launched its attacks on Israel on October 7, with a retaliatory ground invasion by Israeli forces expected soon.

• Oct 22, 2023
• 2:31

U.S. sending U.S. carrier strike group, air defense systems to Persian Gulf

The moves come as U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria have seen an increase in attacks by Iran-backed Shia militia groups in recent days.

• Oct 21, 2023

NYPD: 139 people taken into custody at pro-Palestinian rally

Police say they blocked traffic outside Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's office on the East Side.

• Oct 21, 2023

Military spokesman says Israel plans to increase strikes on Gaza

Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters Saturday that "We are going to increase the attacks, from today."

• Oct 21, 2023

Humanitarian aid enters Gaza as Egypt opens border crossing

However, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt.

• Oct 21, 2023

Hundreds of Americans remain stranded in Gaza

Although Egypt briefly opened its border crossing with the Gaza Strip Saturday to allow humanitarian aid trucks in, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt. Christina Ruffini has the latest.

• Oct 21, 2023
• 1:48

Israel to step up airstrikes on Gaza

The Israeli military said Saturday that it is intensifying airstrikes on Gaza and finalizing plans to expand its operations ahead of its ground offensive. While on Israel's northern border, Israeli forces continued to exchange fire with Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed militia. Roxana Saberi has more.

• Oct 21, 2023
• 3:44

First humanitarian aid trucks allowed into Gaza

Egypt briefly opened its border crossing with southern Gaza Saturday to allow 20 trucks carrying desperately needed food, medicine and water into Gaza, but no gas. The United Nations is hoping that a second convoy of trucks will be allowed in Sunday. Since Hamas' brutal attack on Israel, Gaza civilians have been paying the price, with more than a half-million people surviving on U.N. aid because of a blockade which began Oct. 7. Chris Livesay reports.

• Oct 21, 2023
• 3:45

President Joe Biden shares phone call with Evanston mother, daughter released by Hamas

Israeli officials say Hamas kidnapped them a few hundred yards from Gaza.

• Oct 21, 2023

Israel-Hamas war fallout spilling into workplaces

People from all company ranks have been called out for speaking too forcefully — or not forcefully enough — on the Israel-Hamas war.

• Oct 21, 2023

Federal agencies watch for threats to U.S.

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, federal law enforcement officials in the U.S. are on the lookout for homeland threats. Jewish and Muslim communities are on edge, and multiple agencies have warned of possible threats. Catherine Herridge has more.

• Oct 21, 2023
• 2:53

Aid enters Gaza after hostage release

Hours after Hamas released an American woman and her daughter who were taken captive during the brutal attack on Israel on Oct. 7, humanitarian aid has begun to enter Gaza. The territory has been under a blockade since those attacks, with no food, water, medicine or fuel entering. Over a million people have been displaced. Christina Ruffini has more.

• Oct 21, 2023
• 3:19

Ground invasion of Gaza Strip looms

Israeli tanks are lined up at the country's southern border as many anticipate a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, Israel warned citizens in Jordan and Egypt to leave the countries immediately because of concerns that they could be targeted. Roxana Saberi has more.

• Oct 21, 2023
• 3:03

Egypt's role amid Israel-Hamas war

Egypt has been a key player in the war between Israel and Hamas. It is home to the only border that can allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, but Egyptian officials have already said they will not allow displaced Palestinian people to enter the country. Chris Livesay has more.

• Oct 21, 2023
• 2:41

Names of 5 killed written on paper show toll of Gaza war on U.S. family

Three of Fatma Abumousa's nephews — ages 6, 7 and 18 — were killed and have been buried, along with her sister-in-law and cousin.

• Oct 21, 2023

Blinken: Released American hostages in Israel

Two U.S. hostages, a mother and a daughter from suburban Chicago, were released by the Hamas militant group on Friday, officials announced. The freed hostages were identified as Judith and Natalie Raanan, according to a spokesperson for the Israeli prime minister's office. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took questions from reporters at the State Department about the hostage release. Following the briefing, CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini had more on efforts to release other hostages.

• Oct 20, 2023
• 17:57

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