Markarova: "War on terror has to be won everywhere"
Oksana Markarova, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation" that the "war on terror has to be won everywhere, and that we cannot afford to lose focus in one place or another."
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Oksana Markarova, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation" that the "war on terror has to be won everywhere, and that we cannot afford to lose focus in one place or another."
Everyday Americans, a half-world away from Gaza, are caught in the crossfire of words as the war between Israel and Hamas fuels anger — and antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate incidents are on the rise. Mark Strassmann reports.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's unannounced visit to the West Bank is the first since the war in Gaza began. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas joined other Arab leaders in calling for an immediate ceasefire. Charlie D'Agata reports from Tel Aviv, Debora Patta from Ramallah and Marwan Al Ghoul from Gaza.
Hundreds of Americans have been able to leave Gaza in recent days after "intensive negotiations,"Jon Finer, a top national security adviser to President Biden, tells "Face the Nation." "We believe that there are still a number of Americans inside Gaza," Finer added.
This week on "Face the Nation," White House deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer joins Margaret Brennan as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to the Middle East. Plus, Reps. Jason Crow and Tony Gonzales, co-chairs of the For Country caucus in Congress, discuss their efforts working across the aisle.
President Biden said he thinks there should be a humanitarian "pause" in the Israel-Hamas war after his campaign speech Wednesday evening in Minnesota was interrupted by a protester calling for a cease-fire. "I think we need a pause," Mr. Biden said. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel Friday and is expected to press Israeli leaders for more humanitarian aid to be allowed into besieged Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
The White House said Friday that more than 100 U.S. citizens and their families have so far evacuated Gaza into Egypt through the Rafah crossing. Among them was a Palestinian-American mother and her three children, two of whom were initially denied entry into Egypt because they are not U.S. passport holders. Chris Livesay has their story.
The United States has felt increasing pressure to push Israel to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Middle Eastern diplomats to hear demands for a ceasefire in the territory, and hundreds of employees from an independent U.S. government agency signed a petition calling for the same. Christina Ruffini reports.
The war in Gaza is intensifying today, as Israeli troops announced they had surrounded Gaza City as part of a ground offensive in the territory. The army released video of dozens of troops and tanks firing at the city, and said that it had killed multiple Hamas leaders responsible for the bloody Oct. 7 terror attacks. Debora Patta is in Jerusalem with more.
Foreign nationals who have been trapped in Gaza since war broke out have been able to leave the territory through Egypt's Rafah crossing. U.S. sources say nearly 200 Americans have escaped the warzone. Chris Livesay has their stories from Cairo.
Palestinian-American mother Laila Bseisso was on the list of Americans approved to leave the Gaza Strip — but then she and her young children were stuck in limbo at the border.
Since the attack against Israel by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, violence against Palestinians living in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has escalated, with at least 121 people killed.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Israel Friday for another round of high-level diplomatic talks. He said he urged Israel to ensure more humanitarian aid in Gaza and do more to protect Palestinian civilians. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
When CBS News spoke with Jessica Nagar Zindani earlier this month, she was living in a room that served as a bomb shelter in Israel with her husband and three children while the U.S. organized evacuation plans. Since then, the American-born mother and her children have arrived in Santa Monica, California. She joins "CBS Mornings" to describe her family's journey.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the need for more humanitarian aid to be allowed into besieged Gaza in a news conference with reporters Friday from Tel Aviv.
The Israeli military says it is encircling Gaza City on three sides. But as it battles Hamas militants above ground, danger lurks below from an advanced network of underground tunnels known as the "Gaza Metro," which Hamas uses to house command and control centers, and store weapons. Charlie D'Agata has more.
A Republican-backed bill to provide $14 billion in aid to Israel in its fight against Hamas militants passed the House Wednesday, but it faces opposition from Democrats, who wanted Ukraine aid included in the measure. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Israel says its forces faced fierce resistance from Hamas militants at Gaza City as hundreds of Americans looked set to depart Gaza and cross the border into Egypt.
Rafael Zimerman, a Jewish man who lives in Brazil, had traveled to Israel with two friends to attend the Nova music festival. When Hamas militants began massacring festival attendees on Oct. 7, he took shelter in a bunker, which ultimately became a killing ground as well. From his home in Brazil, Zimerman told CBS News he watched his friend die trying to save others, and recounted how he survived by pretending to be dead.
Houthi rebels in Yemen are claiming responsibility for multiple missile and drone attacks aimed at Israel after the Israel Defense Forces earlier this week said it intercepted a strike from Yemen. There are concerns the Houthis, who are backed by Iran, could draw the wider region into the battle between Israel and Hamas. Farea Al-Muslimi, a research fellow at Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Programme, joined CBS News to discuss the group.
President Biden is calling for a humanitarian pause in the Israel-Hamas war. It comes amid mounting pressure from human rights groups. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
Israeli soldiers advanced on war-torn Gaza City early Thursday but were met with fierce resistance from Hamas militants, Israel's military said, as hundreds of Americans appeared set to depart Gaza and cross the border into Egypt. As the war rages on and civilians inside Gaza bear the brunt of the fighting, there is growing international pressure on Israel to show restraint. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Foreign nationals continued to cross over the Rafah border crossing into Egypt for the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Gaza's southern border with Egypt was opened Wednesday for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on Oct. 7, to allow about 500 foreign nationals to evacuate Gaza and allow some critically-injured Palestinians to get medical treatment in Egypt. Diplomatic sources told CBS News that the evacuations were negotiated by the U.S. and Qatar. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Iran says 4 people were killed in what the U.S. military describes as "self-defense strikes," but Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the clash.
Sen. John Cornyn is facing off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.
The White House announced the visit earlier this month.
Authorities in Belgium say a train slammed into a school minibus at a crossing in the town of Buggenhout, killing at least 4 people including 2 children.
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, South Korea's military said, the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by Pyongyang this year.
South Korean Starbucks' boss issued another apology as Starbucks' local operation faced a backlash over a marketing campaign widely perceived as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown in1980.
In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."
Iran's judiciary described Gholamreza Khani Shakarab as "one of the operational ringleaders of Mossad abroad."
California crews conducted an overnight operation at the Orange County site of a chemical leak in Garden Grove and said Monday that the threat of an explosion had been "eliminated" and was "off the table."
The White House said President Trump will get his annual medical checkup and meet with service members and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Sen. John Cornyn is facing off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.
Veterans service officer Terrance O'Keefe put out a call from Massachusetts for a World War II veteran who needed a proper hero's send-off. When he arrived at the funeral, a line was already out the church door.
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
South Korean Starbucks' boss apologized again as it faced a backlash over a marketing campaign widely seen as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown in 1980.
Here are the financial considerations to make when shopping for a new vehicle amid high car prices.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
The White House said President Trump will get his annual medical checkup and meet with service members and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Sen. John Cornyn is facing off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who received President Trump's endorsement.
A draft memorandum includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and the halt of fighting on all fronts, sources say.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ballroom is "being constructed for the physical safety and security of all Presidents, their families, staff, Foreign Dignitaries, and guests."
The Justice Department acknowledges it has removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot, calling the information "partisan propaganda."
Angry residents of a town at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center where people are being treated for the virus.
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
Iran's judiciary described Gholamreza Khani Shakarab as "one of the operational ringleaders of Mossad abroad."
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
As Iran accuses the U.S. of a "grave violation" of the fragile ceasefire, Rubio says a deal is still possible despite the latest clash.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
South Korean Starbucks' boss apologized again as it faced a backlash over a marketing campaign widely seen as mocking victims of a bloody military crackdown in 1980.
Comedian Josh Johnson talks to CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers about his journey from becoming a writer to a correspondent and host on "The Daily Show," his new special, "Josh Johnson: Symphony" on HBO Max, how his family influenced his comedy and more.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
It's been some 50 years since Patti LaBelle first sang her hit song "Lady Marmalade." As she marks her 82nd birthday, LaBelle talks to correspondent Tracy Smith about her career and what's next.
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Concours d'LeMons, Iranian propaganda, Patti LaBelle.
In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
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.
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
Jonathan Andic, son of the Mango clothing empire's founder, has denied the accusation that he murdered his father.
A Dominican judge has ruled that Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is criminally responsible for the sexual and psychological abuse of a minor but will not serve a sentence.
21-year-old Nasire Best, the suspect linked to a shooting near the White House on Saturday, previously tried to gain access to the White House and may have had mental health issues, according to law enforcement sources and court documents. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
The thieves stole jewelry, high-end watches and souvenirs such as sports jerseys, among other belongings, police said.
Daniel Sikkema faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Brent Sikkema was stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in 2024.
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Comedian Josh Johnson talks to CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers about his journey from becoming a writer to a correspondent and host on "The Daily Show," his new special, "Josh Johnson: Symphony" on HBO Max, how his family influenced his comedy and more.
In celebrations throughout the country, communities honored the lives of fallen U.S. service members. Jericka Duncan takes a look at the history of Memorial Day.
On this Memorial Day, we remember CBS News cameraman Paul Douglas and soundman James Brolan, who were killed 20 years ago by a car bomb in Iraq.
The U.S. military has been using artificial intelligence to process battlefield intelligence in real time. Chris Livesay observes a U.S. military training exercise in Morocco that's being shaped by AI.
Millions of drivers hit the road for a record-breaking Memorial Day travel weekend despite high gas prices. Meanwhile, three days of relentless rain in the northeast U.S. hampered travel plans. Skyler Henry has more.