Israeli strike kills aid worker who brought World Cup screenings to Gaza
An Israeli strike has killed an aid worker who organized World Cup game screenings for Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza Strip, a hospital director says.
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Israeli ambassador to the U.N. on Lebanon, more
President Trump on Wednesday said he thought it might be possible that Israeli forces would soon withdraw from southern Lebanon. Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon joins to discuss.
Axios: Harris reached out to Mamdani, activists
Axios reports that former Vice President Kamala Harris has reached out to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and pro-Palestinian activists. Political strategists Cassie Smedile and Hyma Moore join with analysis.
1 dead after Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship opens fire in Israel
The number of places where people were shot initially raised concerns that there could be multiple, coordinated attackers.
U.S. political commentators say U.K. barred them "for criticizing Israel"
Left-wing streamers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say Britain's government has denied them entry over their criticism of Israel.
Netanyahu on decline of U.S. support for Israel
Israel has seen its support in the U.S. deteriorate since the start of the war in Gaza. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about why that might be. Then, former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran Elliot Ackerman joins to unpack Netanyahu's answer.
ADL: Antisemitic assaults hit record high in 2025
Physical antisemitic assaults reached a record high in the U.S. in 2025, according to the Anti-Defamation League's annual audit on antisemitism. Oren Segal, Anti-Defamation League senior vice president of counter-extremism and intelligence, joins to unpack the findings.
WFP official: Lebanon "in dire straits"
Aid groups are warning of a growing humanitarian crisis in the Middle East due to the war with Iran. Matthew Hollingworth, assistant executive director for operations at the World Food Programme, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the situation.
Trump to decide Iran strike over next 10 days
President Trump hosted the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to discuss the future of Gaza. The president also provided a potential timeline for when the U.S. might launch a strike against Iran. Atlantic Council Vice President Matthew Kroenig joins with analysis.
Israel's neighbors condemn "de facto beginning" of West Bank annexation
Israel has approved numerous measures on the occupied West Bank seen widely as part of an effort by Netanyahu's government to annex the Palestinian territory.
Top U.K. court rules terror designation of pro-Palestinian group unlawful
Britain's High Court says the government's decision to designate the Palestine Action protest group a terrorist organization was "disproportionate."
Michael Herzog casts doubt on an Iran deal
President Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday as the U.S. seeks to iron out a nuclear deal with Iran. Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
Gaza health officials say Israeli strikes kill almost 20 in one morning
Gaza medical officials say Israeli strikes killed at least 19 people, including two infants, with one hospital director asking, "Where is the ceasefire?"
Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens but only on limited basis
Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Monday for limited traffic, a key step as the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead, Egyptian and Israeli security officials said.
Save the Children U.S. CEO on Gaza conditions
Humanitarian aid is still desperately needed in Gaza even after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Janti Soeripto, president and CEO of Save the Children U.S., joins to discuss the current conditions in the Palestinian territory.
With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
With all Israeli hostages now recovered from Gaza, there's a push for the Israel-Hamas peace plan to move to phase-two, but that brings its own challenges.
10/13: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Trump, world leaders sign historic Gaza peace deal; VP Vance says Democrats are holding government “hostage" with shutdown
Israel to bar 37 humanitarian groups from Gaza
Israel says it will bar dozens of humanitarian groups from working inside the Gaza Strip starting this Thursday for failing to comply with its new vetting procedures. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has the details.
Trump warns Hamas to disarm
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to reporters on Monday after meeting to discuss the next phase of the Gaza peace plan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports. Then, Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins with analysis.
Trump, Netanyahu take questions after meeting
President Trump spoke alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after the two leaders met in Florida to discuss the Gaza peace plan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins with more.
Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
U.K. police tout "more assertive" approach to antisemitism at protests
After Bondi Beach attack, Britain's two biggest police forces indicate they will arrest people who use "phrases causing fear in Jewish communities."
Palestinian Christians celebrate Christmas
Christmas celebrations returned to the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem after two years of war in Gaza. Imtiaz Tyab has more on the festivities and hope for economic recovery.
Israeli troops execute 2 Palestinians as they surrender, rights group says
Israeli human rights group B'Tselem says a video shows soldiers fatally shooting two Palestinian men as they surrender during a West Bank raid.
U.N. Security Council backs U.S. Gaza plan
The United Nations Security Council has voted to adopt a U.S. resolution outlining President Trump's peace plan for post-war Gaza. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has the details.
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