Democrats call to halt Israel arms transfer
A growing number of Democrats on Capitol Hill are calling for the Biden administration to halt weapons transfers to Israel. Democratic Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin joins "America Decides" to discuss.
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Save the Children CEO on war in Gaza
Organizations working to aid Palestinian civilians in Gaza are applying more safety measures after an Israeli strike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers delivering food. Janti Soeripto, the president and CEO of Save the Children, joins CBS News with a look at her team's efforts.
Unpacking Biden-Netanyahu call on WCK deaths
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Thursday for the first time since an IDF strike killed seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza. CBS News' Olivia Gazis and Nancy Cordes have the details.
Sen. Coons open to conditions on Israel aid
President Biden and Democrats are facing real political pressure on Israel's war with Hamas. Delaware Sen. Chris Coons, a close Biden ally, signaled Thursday he'd be open to placing conditions on aid to Israel. Margaret Talev, senior Axios contributor, and Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, join "America Decides" to discuss.
José Andrés: IDF systematically targeted WCK
The leader of the humanitarian group World Central Kitchen accused Israel of systematically targeting its Gaza workers in a deadly strike after a military spokesperson said the IDF wrongly identified the convoy as hostile targets. CBS News' Holly Williams and Nancy Cordes report.
Strike kills 7 Gaza aid workers: What we know
World leaders are condemning an Israeli airstrike in Gaza that killed at least seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen. The IDF says the strike should not have happened and that it was a "mistake that followed a misidentification." Jonathan Panikoff, director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council, joins CBS News to assess the state of Israel's operations in Gaza.
White House "outraged" by aid worker deaths
The White House said it's "outraged" by an Israeli airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country's armed forces "unintentionally" struck a convoy from the humanitarian group on Monday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on the Biden administration's response.
Breaking down U.S.-Israel tensions over Rafah
American and Israeli officials met virtually Monday about a planned ground offensive in Rafah by the Israel Defense Forces. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.
Biden protest votes expected in Wisconsin
Tuesday is primary day in Wisconsin, and some Democrats are advocating for a protest vote against President Biden due to his stance on the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has more.
Christians in Jerusalem cautiously celebrate Easter amid war
Many Christians who might normally participate in pilgrimages to Jerusalem stayed away, but those who came said they weren't afraid.
Netanyahu agrees to send U.S. delegation
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday he plans to reschedule a delegation's visit to Washington, D.C., to discuss Israel's military action in Rafah, in southern Gaza. Netanyahu had canceled the trip after the U.S. abstained from a cease-fire vote at the U.N. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Israel-Hamas negotiations stall
Talks brokered by Qatar and Egypt to reach a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas have reportedly stalled, according to Reuters. CBS News' Chris Livesay breaks down the latest.
Israel cancels Rafah offensive delegation
The United Nations Security Council on Monday passed a resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. The United States abstained on the resolution, which prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel a military delegation visit to Washington to discuss Rafah offensive plans. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Ramadan observed amid Israel-Hamas war
Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan while the war in Gaza continues. Imtiaz Tyab takes a look at how the ongoing bloodshed is affecting observances at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem.
How divided are U.S. and Israeli leaders?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing increased pressure from U.S. leaders as he vows to move forward with a ground invasion of Rafah. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
U.S. resolution for Gaza cease-fire vetoed
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Friday to discuss the latest in a potential cease-fire with Hamas. Meanwhile, a U.S.-sponsored resolution at the United Nations Security Council calling for an "immediate and sustained cease-fire" was vetoed by Russia and China. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
Blinken on progress toward Israel-Hamas deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said "gaps are narrowing" in talks for a potential cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas during an interview in Saudi Arabia Wednesday, the Associated Press reports. BBC News' Mark Lowen breaks down the deal's sticking points.
Government funding deal includes ban on U.S. aid to UNRWA, sources say
The funding deal reached between Congress and the White House will include a ban on direct U.S. funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees until March 2025, sources say.
Secretary Blinken to visit Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to visit Israel Friday on his latest trip to the Middle East. This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to move forward with his plan to expand military operations into Rafah. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
Bipartisan coalition forming to protect IVF
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on reproductive rights Wednesday, focused on broad protections for in vitro fertilization. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.
U.S. may ban funding for UNRWA until 2025
Sources tell CBS News the spending bill agreed to by congressional leaders and the White House will include a ban on all direct funding to the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees until March 2025. Israel has accused over a dozen UNRWA employees of participating in the Oct. 7 attack. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins "America Decides" with analysis.
Blinken says Gaza's entire population facing "acute food insecurity"
As Biden pushes Israel to adjust plans for a new offensive in the war on Hamas, Blinken warns that everyone in Gaza is facing starvation.
Israel raids Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital
Israel said "20 terrorists have been eliminated" during a raid on Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza on Monday. The Israeli military said the raid was part of "precise operations" based on intelligence that the hospital was being used as a base by senior Hamas leaders. Meanwhile, President Biden had a call with Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Rafah and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Raphael Cohen, the director of the strategy and doctrine program at RAND's Project AIR FORCE, joins CBS News with more.
Famine expert on humanitarian crisis in Gaza
A new U.N.-backed report warns famine is imminent in northern Gaza, with people suffering "catastrophic levels of hunger." Alex de Waal, executive director of the World Peace Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss what's happening and what can be done.
Israel pushes back at criticism of Gaza war
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Monday for the first time in more than a month amid growing tensions over Israel's offensive in Gaza. It comes amid ongoing cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Chris Livesay reports from Tel Aviv.
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