Senate confirms Jack Lew as U.S. ambassador to Israel
The Senate voted 53-43 to confirm Lew, with Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky joining Democrats.
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Lawmakers clash over Israel, Ukraine aid
House Republicans released a $14.3 billion standalone bill Monday that would pay for aid to Israel by cutting funding to the IRS, teeing up a collision with the White House and Democratic-controlled Senate. Mr. Biden and Senate Democrats also want to pair aid for Israel with aid to Ukraine, which some House Republicans oppose. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on the funding fight in Congress and Robert Berger, a CBS News contributor, gives an update on the situation in Gaza.
Protesters calling for cease-fire in Gaza disrupt Senate hearing
Blinken was interrupted multiple times by protesters who called for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Israel advances into Gaza amid U.S. aid talks
The Israel-Hamas war continues after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls Monday for an immediate cease-fire. In the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin testified before the Senate appropriations committee about the Biden administration's requests for aid for Israel and Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has the latest from Israel, and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the battle shaping up in Congress.
As Israel says Hamas commander killed, who else is it targeting?
Israel says it killed a Hamas commander behind attacks on 2 towns — another name on a growing list of targets in Gaza.
Desperate civilians in Gaza scramble for food
Israel says its war is only with Hamas, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flatly rejected calls for an immediate cease-fire, but the toll has been immense for the roughly 2 million people who live in the Gaza Strip. For civilians caught between two sides intent on destroying each other, it's become a daily struggle for survival. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Gaza's hospitals short on supplies, full of dead and wounded civilians
Israel has vowed to continue its war with Hamas until the group is destroyed, but millions of Palestinian civilians are caught in the middle.
Fighting in Gaza intensifies as Netanyahu rejects calls for cease-fire
The Israeli leader said any pause in hostilities would just give Hamas time to regroup, so "that will not happen."
White House says it will combat antisemitism on college campuses
The White House said it will deploy cybersecurity experts to schools amid a sharp rise in antisemitic threats and incidents at campuses across the country.
Israeli forces push further into Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would not agree to a cease-fire in Gaza as troops moved further into the Palestinian territory on Monday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Hamas says 8,300 killed in Gaza as Israel sends in more ground forces
Despite growing outcry over the huge civilian death toll in Gaza, Israel is pressing ahead with the "next stage" of its war on Hamas.
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostages demanding prisoner swap
Hamas released a video showing 3 hostages, with one woman lambasting Israel's leader for failing to protect them or secure their release.
Desperation grows in Gaza amid food shortages
Desperation was growing in Gaza Monday amid food and aid shortages. Israeli air strikes continue to kill civilians, including 3,200 children in the last 3 weeks, according to Hamas. Debora Patta reports.
IDF video shows troops pushing deeper into Gaza
Israel Defense Forces released new video Monday showing its tanks and troops pushing deeper into Gaza. Israel also announced an Israeli soldier who was held hostage was freed during an overnight operation. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Lawmakers unveil stand-alone Israel aid bill
As the war in the Middle East worsens, new Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for legislation that would merely provide funding for Israel and nothing else. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
Beds representing hostages shown in Jerusalem
As 239 hostages remain in the hands of Hamas, Israelis are displaying yellow ribbons and partaking in other symbolic acts to honor those missing. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports from Tel Aviv.
House GOP unveils $14.3 billion Israel aid bill that would cut funding to IRS
The House GOP's proposed bill cuts sets up a battle with the White House and the Senate over how to support Israel.
Retired Army major talks Israel's tunnel war
The next phase of Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip has begun, with Israel starting to move troops and armored vehicles over the border into the Palestinian territory. Military analyst Mike Lyons, a retired major in the U.S. Army, joined CBS News to discuss what will go into this new phase of the war.
Israel's bombardment of Gaza intensifies, communications cut off
Israel's bombardment of Gaza on Saturday was described by residents as the most intense of the war, and came as communications were knocked out in the territory. CBS News foreign correspondents Ramy Inocencio and Debora Patta report on the recent developments in the Israel-Hamas war.
2 South Florida rabbis return from Israel on mission to inspire, heal & pray
On Monday evening, CBS News Miami heard from two South Florida Chabad Rabbis about their trip to Israel.
Israeli video shows troops entering Gaza
As Israeli forces push into Gaza as part of what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called a "second stage" in the war between Israel and Hamas, residents in Gaza are scrambling to find safety. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Congress has long legislative agenda awaiting
A government shutdown is possible after Nov. 17 if Congress does not pass a stopgap bill. But a funding bill isn't the only thing on the agenda as new House Speaker Mike Johnson starts his leadership role. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what's next for the legislative body, which includes possible funding for two wars involving vital allies, Ukraine and Israel.
Netanyahu rejects calls for cease-fire
Israel will not agree to a cease-fire in the war with Hamas, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed during a news conference Monday. His remarks come after Israel increased its ground operations in the Gaza Strip over the weekend.
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Israel expands ground operations in Gaza; doctors warn against another "tripledemic."
John Kirby: Israel must respect civilian life
John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the escalating war in Israel against Hamas and U.S. efforts to free hostages.
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