Netanyahu says he's giving "peace a chance," but voices long-term doubts
Netanyahu tells CBS News he's giving "peace a chance," but despite Trump's assertion the war is over, Israel's leader talks of change over generations.
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Netanyahu tells CBS News he's giving "peace a chance," but despite Trump's assertion the war is over, Israel's leader talks of change over generations.
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed who will govern Gaza, and the prospect of a two-state solution.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah speaks with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil about whether peace can last in the region amid the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, saying, "we agreed to … give peace a chance." He also speaks in the exclusive interview about his views on a two-state solution.
So far the Gaza ceasefire is holding, but calls are getting louder for Hamas to hand over more hostages' remains, and for Israel to allow in more aid.
Desperation and chaos is growing as Palestinians in gaza struggle for any aid they can get. According to the White House peace plan, humanitarian aid should begin flooding the Gaza Strip. So far, it isn't. Haley Ott reports.
Somewhere in the landscape of ruin and loss in Gaza are the bodies of the remaining hostages. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics says there are more than 11,000 people still missing in Gaza. Debora Patta reports.
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses the future of Gaza and calls on Hamas to disarm. Debora Patta reports on the search for the missing in Gaza.
In a potentially alarming sign for the newly-signed peace deal, Israel has opted not to reopen a key passage for supplying aid to civilians in Gaza because Hamas has not returned the bodies of all hostages. Kate Phillips-Barrasso, vice president of global policy and advocacy for Mercy Corps, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to President Trump's jest that he "wasn't the easiest guy to deal with" while addressing the Israeli Knesset on Monday, saying he hopes it's because "he's very tough on the matters that pertain to [his] country's future." Watch more of Netanyahu's exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil on Wednesday.
Hamas released the remains of four more deceased hostages to the Red Cross on Tuesday, in addition to the four bodies returned on Monday. There are still 20 bodies left that need to be brought back to Israel. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
President Trump proclaimed peace in the Middle East on Monday, but warned of violence on Tuesday as his Gaza peace deal lurches toward phase two. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, Jon Alterman, with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil that the conditions outlined in President Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza "are very clear," but says Hamas' disarmament remains a key part of the next phase. Watch more of Dokoupil's interview with Netanyahu Wednesday on "CBS Mornings."
The last surviving Israeli hostages are now free, but they still face a long road ahead as they recover and get back to regular life. Liz Cathcart, executive director of Hostage US, joins CBS News to discuss.
President Trump is meeting with the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, days after the U.S. agreed to pay a $20 billion bailout for the Argentinean economy. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
President Trump spoke to reporters Tuesday during a bilateral meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei. See his remarks.
Yousef Munayyer, head of the Palestine/Israel Program at the Arab Center Washington, D.C., joins CBS News to discuss the the strength of the ceasefire in Gaza.
The families of 24 dead Israeli hostages are still awaiting the return of their loved ones' remains. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest on the ceasefire.
Humanitarian workers are calling for Israel to allow more aid into Gaza as the fragile ceasefire continues to hold. This comes as questions linger about Hamas' role in the future of the Palestinian enclave. Bob Kitchen, the vice president of emergencies with the International Rescue Committee, and CBS News' Olivia Gazis have more.
President Trump hailed the Gaza peace agreement as the "dawn of a new Middle East," while addressing the Knesset on Monday. CBS News' Haley Ott and Natalie Brand have more details on what happens next for Gaza.
Hani Almadhoun, co-founder of Gaza Soup Kitchen and senior director of philanthropy at the U.N. Agency for Palestine Refugees, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the Gaza peace deal, his family in Gaza and the aid needed in the region.
President Trump returned to Washington, D.C., following his Monday address at the Knesset and the Gaza peace deal summit in Egypt. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more from the White House, and Mona Yacoubian, a director and senior adviser of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, has more on the peace plan's next phase.
President Trump hailed the new peace agreement in the Middle East as a "momentous breakthrough" and signed a peace declaration with leaders from the region on Monday. However, some key details remain uncertain, including how Gaza will be governed and rebuilt.
Omri Miran, 48, was one of the 20 Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Monday. Miran's brother-in-law Moshe Lavi spoke about his long-awaited return after he was taken on Oct. 7, 2023.
The ceasefire in Gaza is holding for now after Hamas released all living Israeli hostages on Monday. Meanwhile, President Trump returned to the White House following his address at the Knesset in Jerusalem and the peace deal signing in Egypt. CBS News' Haley Ott and Natalie Brand have the latest.
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in an attack that began early in the morning.
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Iran seized a foreign oil tanker as it traveled the strategic Strait of Hormuz carrying some 25,000 barrels of smuggled fuel, state media said.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
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President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The boy, identified by police as Coco, was found in chest-deep waters but was not injured.
After a teen didn't return from walking her dog, her dad used cell phone data to find her in a secluded area two miles away.
The suspected gunman was shot and killed by law enforcement, authorities said.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Stocks are mostly flat in quiet morning trading on Friday as investors return from the Christmas holiday.
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As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
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Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
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President Trump said he won't quickly follow Mideast ally Israel in recognizing Somaliland, saying he needed to "study" it.
Explosions boomed across Kyiv for hours as ballistic missiles and drones hit the city in an attack that began early in the morning.
Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement on Saturday after weeks of deadly fighting along their border.
The attack began Friday afternoon in the northern city of Beit Shean, where the Palestinian man crashed his vehicle into people, killing one man and injuring a teenage boy.
Images shared by Syria's state-run news agency showed blood on carpets, holes in the walls, shattered windows and fire damage.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Instacart says its ending its controversial system of using AI price tests for retailers. Earlier this month, an investigation by Consumer Reports and progressive think tank Groundwork Collaborative found that Instacart's algorithmic pricing charged various prices for the same item from the same store. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Massive tech companies wanting to build more data centers in the U.S. are lobbying for support among Americans, according to a recent report by POLITICO. Gabby Miller joins CBS News with more on her reporting.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
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Instacart had drawn criticism for testing an AI-based system that enabled retailers to charge different prices for the same grocery items.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
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Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
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NASA astronauts took their first drive on the moon 54 years ago. Now, three companies are competing for a NASA contract to build a new lunar rover for use starting with the Artemis 5 mission in 2030. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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