Netanyahu rejects Hamas cease-fire terms, says troops to push into Rafah
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas demands for a Gaza cease-fire and says his forces will push into Rafah.
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U.S. doctors are helping save young lives near the front lines in Gaza
Thousands of civilians are caught in the middle of the war between Israel and Hamas, and American doctors are among those trying to save their lives.
Blinken in Middle East for Gaza talks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East to meet with leaders in the region in a push to get more aid into Gaza and to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. CBS News' Ian Lee is following the talks and examining the deteriorating conditions for Palestinians in Rafah.
U.S. intercepts Houthi strikes in Red Sea
The U.S. has reported several attempted Houthi strikes in the Red Sea over the past day. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
Biden executive order on West Bank attacks
President Biden issued an executive order Thursday threatening sanctions against Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been targeting Palestinians in the occupied territory. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the latest U.S. action to reduce extremist violence in the Middle East.
Biden in Michigan amid Israel policy pushback
President Biden campaigned in Michigan on Thursday following his endorsement from the United Auto Workers union. Mr. Biden's stop in the state, which has the highest density of Arab Americans in the U.S., comes as he faces mounting criticism over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Kevin Munoz, a Biden campaign senior spokesperson, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Biden approves sanctions on Israeli settlers
President Biden unveiled an executive order Thursday targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank who engage in violence against Palestinians. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Israeli forces kill 3 alleged Hamas members in rare raid inside hospital
Israeli forces conduct a rare raid inside a Palestinian hospital to kill 3 men described as a "Hamas terrorist cell" planning an attack.
Pentagon sends more defenses to Jordan base
The Pentagon is sending additional air defenses to the military base in Jordan where a drone strike killed three U.S. service members Sunday. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
Pentagon official unpacks deadly drone strike
President Biden says he has decided how the U.S. will respond to the Iranian-backed drone attack that killed three U.S. service members in Jordan on Sunday. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Explaining UNRWA and its controversies
More than a dozen countries have suspended aid to UNRWA, a U.N. humanitarian agency that helps Palestinian refugees, following allegations that 12 of its staffers were involved in Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel. CBS News' Lilia Luciano looks into what the agency does and some of the controversies it has faced.
Retired U.S. general on attack in Jordan
The drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan on Sunday is still under investigation, but the Pentagon says Iran "has their fingerprints" all over it. Retired Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, joins CBS News to assess the situation.
Israeli intelligence dossier details alleged UNRWA staff links to Hamas
An Israeli intelligence document shared with CBS News and other outlets accuses 190 U.N. agency staff of having links with terrorism.
U.N. court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza, but not to cease fire
The International Court of Justice says Israel's actions in Gaza are sufficient to warrant the court hearing a genocide case brought by South Africa.
Trump campaign reacts to $80M+ damages ruling
A Manhattan jury on Friday ordered former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll for defaming her. CBS News politics reporter Zak Hudak examines the potential political fallout from the decision.
Explaining U.N. court ruling on Israel
The United Nations' International Court of Justice on Friday ruled that Israel must take measures to prevent genocide in Gaza and adhere to international law. Responding to the ruling, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the genocide allegations. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini is following the reactions to the ruling.
Anxiety for displaced Palestinians crowding into Gaza-Egypt buffer zone
Israel has said a narrow buffer zone along Gaza's border with Egypt "must be in our hands," but it's filling up with displaced Palestinians.
Netanyahu returns with boost from far-right
Exit polls indicate Israel's government will be led by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with the support of an ultranationalist coalition that promises tougher crackdowns on Palestinians. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the regional implications.
U.N. says Israeli tank fire on Gaza shelter killed at least 12 people
A senior U.N. official says a deadly Israeli strike on a shelter for civilians in Gaza shows a "blatant disregard of basic rules of war."
What is the U.S. endgame with the Houthis?
Since Jan. 11, the U.S. has launched 10 rounds of retaliatory strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The militant group says it is targeting ships it believes are linked to Israel. CBS News contributor and former Department of Homeland Security official Sam Vinograd joins to examine what the potential endgame is for the U.S. — if there is one.
Did New Hampshire end the GOP primary?
The United Auto Workers union endorsed President Biden in the 2024 race for the White House on Wednesday. The move came a day after Donald Trump won the New Hampshire Republican primary. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "America Decides" to discuss the state of Mr. Biden's reelection bid and the GOP field.
Israel says 24 soldiers killed in IDF's deadliest day of combat in Gaza
Israel has its deadliest day since launching its ground war against Hamas as 24 soldiers are killed in Gaza.
IDF hammers Gaza as Netanyahu defies U.S., EU over 2-state solution
Israel pounds Gaza with artillery, terrifying civilians sheltering in a hospital, as Netanyahu rejects calls for a 2-state solution.
U.S. warns Iran to stop arming the Houthis
The U.S. is warning Iran to stop providing weapons to Houthi rebels in Yemen, who continue to attack commercial ships in the Red Sea. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Mark Cancian joins CBS News to discuss the U.S.'s strikes on Houthi targets.
Netanyahu rejects calls for Palestinian state
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he does not see a two-state solution in the foreseeable future, insisting his primary concern is the safety of the Jewish state. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay breaks down Netanyahu's latest comments, and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the Biden administration's reaction.
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