Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire
Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings linked to militants in Gaza. The Palestinians say at least 24 people have been killed, including children. The militants responded by firing rockets into Israel.
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At least 24 killed as Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire
The latest confrontation between Israel and Gaza militants is in its second day, as Israeli jets hit targets in Gaza and rocket fire persists into southern Israel.
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill 8, including senior militant
Palestinian authorities say a 5-year-old girl is among the dead, and dozens of people have been wounded.
New mask guidance, infrastructure talks
In a major update to public health guidance Thursday, the CDC announced that fully vaccinated Americans do not need to wear masks indoors or social distance in most settings. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Politico's White House reporter Meridith McGraw, and NPR political reporter Juana Summers join "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with Thursday's headlines out of Washington, including the president's infrastructure meeting and a debate among Democrats over how to respond to escalating violence between Israelis and Palestinians.
How much longer will Omicron wave last?
Places in the U.S. that were hit first with the Omicron wave are now seeing a slowdown in case numbers, but other parts of the country continue to struggle to handle the surge. CBS News' Michael George reports, and then Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, joins Elaine Quijano on "Red and Blue" with more on the impact in schools, the rollout of free at-home tests, and why CDC guidance keeps changing.
Violence continues in Israeli-Palestinian conflict
President Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he expects to see a "significant de-escalation" in the conflict, but that has yet to happen. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from the region, then Shadi Hamid, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center for Middle East Policy, joins "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the situation.
"Extremely rare" Roman-era coin found in waters off Israel's coast
The coin features the zodiac sign Cancer below the moon goddess Luna and the Roman emperor, Antoninus Pius, on the other side.
Man dies after getting sucked into sinkhole in a swimming pool in Israel
The owners of the villa where the man died have been placed under house arrest.
Biden meets with Saudi leaders in Mideast
President Biden is back on U.S. soil after a trip overseas to Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined Anne-Marie Green to discuss the outcome of the president's visit and the setbacks he now faces in Washington to his climate change agenda.
Iran claims "technical ability to build a nuclear bomb"
But after Biden reaffirmed to Israel that the U.S. wouldn't let that happen, an advisor to the supreme leader says Tehran still hasn't "made a decision" to build one.
Biden reaffirms U.S. will remain engaged in Middle East affairs
President Joe Biden's four-day trip to the Middle East comes to a close Saturday. Biden's main goal during his stay was to reaffirm U.S. engagement in the region. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Biden meets with Saudi crown prince
President Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia Friday, where he greeted Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman with a fist bump, prompting controversy and criticism. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Biden discusses Saudi meeting in Israel
President Biden said he "always brings up human rights" as he prepares to travel to Saudi Arabia, but he stopped short of promising to talk with the Saudis about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Mr. Biden, who's on his first trip to the Middle East as president, remarked on the issue at a news conference in Jerusalem on Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid. "I always bring up human rights, but my position on Khashoggi has been so clear. If anyone doesn't understand it -- in Saudi Arabia or anywhere else -- then they haven't been around for a while," he said. He and Lapid also stressed the importance of keeping Iran from producing nuclear weapons, and they expressed their support for Ukraine.
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Biden says "ground is not ripe" for peace during remarks in West Bank
President Biden called for "two states for two peoples" — the Israelis and Palestinians — while visiting the West Bank.
President Biden heads to Saudi Arabia
President Biden heads to Saudi Arabia Friday following his trip to Israel, where he will meet with the country's king and crown prince to discuss oil amid the global shortage. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "CBS News Mornings" from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to discuss.
Biden vows to stand against Iranian nuclear program
President Joe Biden met with Israeli leaders as part of his trip to the Middle East this week. The president is heading to the West Bank next, before traveling to Saudi Arabia. Ed O'Keefe, who has been traveling with the president, reports from Jerusalem.
Biden reaffirms commitment to thwart Iran nuclear threat
President Biden signed the "Jerusalem Declaration" Thursday, which reaffirms the U.S. commitment to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent, Ed O'Keefe, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the joint pledge between the U.S. and Israel.
Biden vows to not let Iran acquire nuclear weapon
President Biden and the Israeli prime minister declared they would not allow Iran to become a nuclear power during the president's trip to the Middle East. Attention is now shifting to Mr. Biden's meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Day two of Pres. Biden's Middle East trip
President Joe Biden's visit to Israel is turning its focus to Iran's nuclear program and U.S. relations with Palestine. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson breaks down day two of the president's visit to the Middle East.
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Biden set to meet with Palestinian president
President Biden is set to meet with the Palestinian president Thursday, the second day of his trip to the Middle East, before heading to Saudi Arabia on Friday. He and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid earlier agreed to work to keep Iran from having nuclear weapons. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports and White House reporter Bo Erickson joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with the latest.
Biden and Lapid sign security agreement
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed an agreement Thursday in Jerusalem, strengthening the security relationship between the two nations. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and White House reporter Bo Erikson join "CBS News Mornings" from Jerusalem to discuss their comments about Iran, Saudi Arabia, the war in Ukraine and more.
Slain Al Jazeera reporter's family call on Biden to meet them in Israel
Shireen Abu Akleh was killed as she covered an Israeli operation in the West Bank. Her family is "disappointed" the Biden administration "wouldn't take this matter seriously."
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