Hamas gunmen open fire on hundreds at music festival in southern Israel
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Cory Booker "able to safely depart" Israel after surprise Hamas attack
Sen. Cory Booker and his staff were in Jerusalem when Hamas began carrying out its large-scale offensive against Israel "and sheltered in place for their safety," his office said.
Transcript: Rep. Nancy Mace on "Face the Nation," Oct. 8. 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Nancy Mace, Republican of South Carolina, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Oct. 8, 2023.
Transcript: Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog on "Face the Nation," Oct. 8, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog that aired on "Face the Nation" on Oct. 8, 2023.
Blinken: U.S. working to verify reports of Americans dead in Israel
After Hamas' unprecedented attack in Gaza that left hundreds dead, Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. is working to verify the reports that Americans are among the dead or have been taken hostage.
Israeli ambassador: "Destroy Hamas war machine"
Michael Herzog, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation" that after the unprecedented attack in Gaza that left hundreds dead, "we have to destroy the Hamas war machine." "This is war," he said.
Hamas militants launch attack on Israel
Hamas militants launched a complex and coordinated attack against Israel, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declaring "we will destroy" the militants. Many are questioning how Israeli intelligence failed to detect the planning for such a massive attack. Holly Williams reports.
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This week on "Face the Nation," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog join with the latest as Israel declares war after Hamas launched an attack in Gaza; plus U.S. Rep. Mace on her vote to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Transcript: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on "Face the Nation," Oct. 8. 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that aired on "Face the Nation" on Oct. 8, 2023.
Israel scrambles to respond to brazen Hamas assault that killed hundreds
Saturday's unprecedented attack on Israel by Hamas forces from Gaza, to which Israel's powerful and well-funded intelligence apparatus was caught off-guard, resulted in more than 300 Israelis dead, and heavily-armed Hamas militants roaming the streets of southern Israeli towns and border communities for hours, gunning down civilians and soldiers. Israel's military responded with a series of strikes across Gaza, killing more than 250 Palestinians – the latest chapter in an ever darker and deadlier conflict. Correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv.
Hundreds killed in unprecedented Hamas attack in Israel
Israel's national emergency services agency says at least 1,500 more have been wounded in the Hamas military incursion.
New York, New Jersey leaders condemn Hamas attack in Israel
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said NYPD is deploying resources to Jewish communities and houses of worship across the five boroughs.
Biden strongly condemns Hamas attack
President Biden strongly condemned the attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel, and reaffirmed the U.S.' commitment to Israel's security. However, domestic political divisions could complicate that commitment. Christina Ruffini reports from Washington.
Hamas makes unprecedented attack in Israel
Dozens are dead and hundreds more injured after an unprecedented attack by Hamas fighters inside Israel. The attack started with rockets fired from inside the Gaza Strip, and Hamas then breached a border wall separating Gaza and Israel and stormed the streets of nearby border towns. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Israel, Saudis work to establish diplomacy
A delegation from Saudi Arabia is in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Wednesday, a day after officials met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah. Israel's tourism minister also made an official public visit to Saudi Arabia as the two countries have been discussing efforts to establish diplomatic ties. Steven Simon, a professor of Middle Eastern studies at the University of Washington, joined CBS News to discuss the possible history at stake with the meetings.
Biden, Netanyahu meet amid judicial crisis
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in New York City on Wednesday to discuss what Mr. Biden called "some of the hard issues" amid ongoing protests in Israel over a planned judicial overhaul. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the long-awaited meeting between the world leaders.
Biden, Netanyahu talk "democratic values"
President Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday in New York as protests continue in Israel over Netanyahu's proposed court overhauls that many critics call a threat to the country's democracy. Speaking to reporters before the meeting, with Netanyahu by his side, Biden said the two would discuss, "upholding democratic values that lie at the heart of our partnership, including the checks and balances in our systems." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Biden, Netanyahu talk "checks and balances" amid Israeli judicial crisis
President Biden raised "hard issues" around protecting democratic values during a Wednesday meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ex-Israeli prime minister on court overhaul
Residents in Israel have taken to the streets for 37 consecutive weeks to express their opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed judicial overhaul. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak joined CBS News to discuss the proposed changes and said the protesters are "defending our democracy against an attempt to destroy it from within."
Judicial overhaul protests rock Israel
60 Minutes travels to Israel to report on historic protests against a proposed judicial overhaul and meets members of Brothers and Sisters in Arms, a leading protest group made up of army reservists.
Fierce protests rock Israel for 37 weeks
Israelis are hitting the streets to protest their government's proposed judicial overhaul. 60 Minutes reports on Brothers and Sisters in Arms, a group of reservists who are leading these protests.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's attempted court overhaul dividing Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's push to weaken the Supreme Court set off months of unrest, tearing Israel apart. Lesley Stahl reports why protestors call his plan a profound threat to democracy.
Into the Streets | Sunday on 60 Minutes
60 MINUTES’ Lesley Stahl reports from Israel on Brothers and Sisters in Arms – a group of military reservists, including commando soldiers and pilots, who are at the forefront of the huge rallies in the country.
Artifacts found in Israel were used by "sorcerers" in "rituals" centuries ago
The professional sorcerers would have been visited by Muslim pilgrims traveling from Egypt.
Palestinian leader renews controversy with remarks on Jews, Holocaust
As Mahmoud Abbas' latest remarks on why Hitler targeted the Jews draw outrage, his colleagues say it's the critics who are "extremely dangerous."
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