Israel drops leaflets warning northern Gaza residents to evacuate south
The Israeli military told the U.N. that the entire population north of the Wadi Gaza wetlands should "relocate to southern Gaza within the next 24 hours."
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The Israeli military told the U.N. that the entire population north of the Wadi Gaza wetlands should "relocate to southern Gaza within the next 24 hours."
"I think they have to know that the president of the United States of America cares deeply about what's happened to them," President Biden said.
Biden on Friday spoke to the families of 14 American citizens who remain unaccounted for after Hamas attacked Israel. Biden told "60 Minutes" that "we're gonna do everything in our power to find them." Ed O'Keefe reports.
Israeli planes have dropped thousands of leaflets in the northern Gaza Strip warning about 1.1 million residents to evacuate the area immediately. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest on the crisis.
Israel's military is working to rescue the countless hostages now in Gaza who were kidnapped by Hamas militants during their invasion of southern Israel last weekend. A former Israeli commando details the challenges Israel faces in its rescue operations. Holly Williams reports.
Israeli defense officials said Friday ground forces have launched raids into the Gaza Strip for the first time, hunting for Hamas militants and more than 100 hostages they are holding. Charlie D'Agata reports from the front lines near the Gaza border.
Sen. Cory Booker told "CBS Mornings" on Friday that $6 billion in Iranian oil assets that were freed up as part of last month's U.S.-Iran prisoner swap are "frozen." Booker serves on the Foreign Relations Committee and was in Jerusalem when Hamas launched its large-scale attack on Israel.
Israel has called for everyone in northern Gaza to evacuate to the south of the enclave, raising expectations of a ground invasion. A United Nations spokesperson told CBS News the world body "considers it impossible" to move more than 1 million people from the north of Gaza, adding the directive could not be fulfilled without "devastating humanitarian consequences." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, many Americans are trying to return to the U.S. Jessica Nagar Zindani, a mother of three who lives in Israel, joins "CBS Mornings" from her bomb shelter to share her experience seeking U.S. help as she tries to safely leave Israel with her three children.
President Biden called Hamas' actions "not even human behavior" and "pure barbarism."
Days after Hamas attacked Israel, former President Trump said Hezbollah was "very smart" and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Many parents are navigating difficult conversations with their children as they try to explain the Israel-Hamas war in an age-appropriate manner. Developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman joined CBS News with advice on how to approach these sensitive subjects with kids.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is continuing his Middle East trip in Qatar Friday, where he's working diplomatic levers to secure the release of hostages kidnapped by Hamas last weekend. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Israel has warned people in northern Gaza to evacuate immediately, as Israeli troops prepare for a ground invasion of the Palestinian territory. As CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports, Gazans say they have nowhere to go.
“CBS Mornings” take a moment to reflect on the significant events of this past week in the enduring history of conflicts in the Middle East after Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday.
The Israeli military informed the United Nations late Thursday night that the entire population in northern Gaza should evacuate south almost immediately. According to the U.N., about 1.1 million people live in northern Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more on the situation in Gaza. And CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has details on U.S. efforts to evacuate Americans in Israel.
The United Nations has said Israel's military told it late Thursday night that everyone in northern Gaza should evacuate to the south of the enclave within 24 hours, raising expectations that an Israeli invasion was imminent. A U.N. spokesperson said it's "impossible for such a movement to take place without devastating humanitarian consequences." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem.
Dozens of airlines have canceled flights into Israel after attacks by the Hamas militant group.
Cities across the U.S. are bolstering security around houses of worship after the former leader of Hamas called for worldwide demonstrations Friday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more from Washington, D.C.
Communities across the United States are increasing police presence around houses of worship Friday in response to the Israel-Hamas war. While no credible threats to the U.S. have been identified, law enforcement is preparing after a former Hamas leader called for a "day of rage" around the world. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
President Biden will meet virtually Friday with families of American hostages believed to be held by Hamas militants. The president told 60 Minutes, “This is not human behavior. It's pure barbarism. And we're going to do everything in our power to get them home.”
The United States is arranging evacuations for Americans trying to flee Israel, with charter flights beginning Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on how it will work.
With opposing rallies planned by pro-Palestine and pro-Israel groups, all members of the NYPD have been ordered to wear their uniforms Friday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more on what kind of extra security measures are being taken in the U.S. due to the violence in the Middle East.
The European Union has issued a warning to TikTok about "illegal content and disinformation" being spread on the app about the Israel-Hamas war, after sending similar warnings to other social media platforms, including Meta and X, formerly known as Twitter. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Hamas has called for a day of jihad on Friday. At synagogues around the Bay Area, there are security concerns, but most plan to be open for Shabbat.