Israel lets Palestinians start returning to north Gaza as ceasefire holds
Israel is letting thousands of Palestinians return to northern Gaza for the first time since the early weeks of the war with Hamas, as a fragile ceasefire endures.
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Palestinians return to northern Gaza
Tens of thousands of Gaza residents are returning to the northern part of the territory after months of war. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Dispute settled over Gaza hostage release
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is still holding as tens of thousands of Gaza residents return to the northern part of the enclave. There had been a dispute between the two sides over the release of a female civilian hostage, but that's been resolved. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Trump to Egypt, Jordan: Take in Palestinians
President Trump called on Egypt and Jordan to take in 1.5 million Palestinians as part of a broader effort to address the crisis in Gaza. Meanwhile, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire continues to hold as thousands of Palestinians head back to northern Gaza after four Israeli soldiers were released under the agreement. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Trump suggests Jordan, Egypt take in Gazans
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are returning to northern parts of Gaza Monday morning after a dispute between Israel and Hamas over the release of a female civilian hostage was resolved. Meanwhile, Egypt has rejected any transfer of Palestinians out of Gaza after President Trump suggested that more than a million of Gaza's residents be taken in by other Arab nations. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is following the latest from Tel Aviv.
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Israel said it would keep troops in the south beyond the Sunday deadline because the Lebanese army had not yet fully deployed to ensure that Hezbollah does not reestablish its presence in the area.
Gaza ceasefire set to begin Sunday
Israel's cabinet voted overnight to approve the long-awaited Gaza ceasefire and hostage-prisoner release deal. Dozens of Israeli hostages are set to be freed in the first phase, which is begins tomorrow. Just hours after the agreement was reached, a huge explosion was seen over the Gaza skyline.
4 more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues
After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas releases 4 more Israeli hostages
For the second time in two weeks, Israeli hostages held by Hamas were released, along with Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv.
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Hope for 2nd hostage release as Hamas names IDF captives to be freed
Hamas has named 4 female Israeli soldiers it says will be freed as part of the second hostage-prisoner swap, as the Gaza ceasefire endures.
Hamas set to release more hostages
As part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal reached last week, Hamas is expected Saturday to release four hostages being held in Gaza in exchange for about 200 Palestinian detainees. Ramy Inocencio has more.
New hostage names released
Hamas has released the names of four or more Israeli hostages, which will be a relief to their families in Israel after 15 months of captivity. They are all female soldiers aged either 19 or 20. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports.
More Israeli hostages set to be released
More Israeli hostages taken on Oct. 7, 2023, are expected to return to the Jewish state as aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza who are still living in rubble. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Hamas names 4 Israeli hostages set for release
Hamas has handed over the names of the four Israeli hostages set to be released Saturday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Hamas to name 4 hostages who will be released
Hamas is expected to name four more Israeli hostages who will be released. A Hamas official says all four will be female soldiers and would be swapped for 200 Palestinian detainees and prisoners.
Israel-Hamas war victims react to deal
The families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza after the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks are reacting to the news of a potential deal between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv.
Biden reacts to the Israel-Hamas deal
President Biden addressed the deal brokered by the U.S., Qatar and Egypt for a ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas. The deal comes hours before Mr. Biden's farewell address to the nation and days out from President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House. Norah O'Donnell anchored a CBS News Special Report.
How Israel, Hamas agreed to a ceasefire
After 15 months of carnage, Israel and Hamas will cease fighting in the Gaza Strip that began after the violent Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on the Israeli people. CBS News' Weijia Jiang breaks down President Biden's remarks on the deal. Also, Sam Vinograd and Margaret Brennan have more on the deal's terms. Plus, Robert Berger has more on reactions in the Middle East.
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal
U.S. officials say Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal. This comes after a week of negotiations mediated by Qatar, the U.S. and Egypt. Errol Barnett anchored a CBS News Special Report.
Israel reports first bloodshed in Gaza as ceasefire enters 5th day
Israel says troops fired on masked gunmen in Gaza, but it remains committed to the ceasefire as it continues a new offensive in the West Bank.
Rubio holds call with Netanyahu
New Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held his first phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since President Trump's return to the White House. During the call, Rubio reiterated U.S. support for Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
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U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point
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American boy attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming with brother
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