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Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites

Tensions in the Middle East hit a breaking point after Israeli Defense Forces launched airstrikes against Iran, targeting the country's nuclear sites and military leadership. President Trump is expected to meet with national security officials on Friday morning amid looming nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran. BBC's Hugo Bachega has more on the strikes and CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest from the White House. Dan Raviv, host of "The Mossad Files" podcast, also joins to discuss.

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Israeli PM faces opposition from inside party

Just days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was charged with bribery and fraud, a key member of his political party is speaking out against the embattled leader. Gideon Sa'ar submitted a request to hold a snap vote for party chairman in three weeks, which is the same deadline for lawmakers to form a coalition government or face another general election. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to discuss.

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