Israeli government approves hostage and ceasefire deal
Trump says Hamas will likely release all Israeli hostages by early next week, as the "first phase" of a deal to end the war in Gaza is expected to take effect soon.
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Trump says Hamas will likely release all Israeli hostages by early next week, as the "first phase" of a deal to end the war in Gaza is expected to take effect soon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has posted on social media that his government approved a plan for the release of all remaining hostages in Gaza. The release of hostages is one aspect of President Trump's peace plan. The agreement would end the war in Gaza that has lasted just over two years. Will Todman, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Middle East program, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Celebrations erupted in both Israel and Gaza after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of President Trump's peace plan. Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter joins "The Takeout" to explain what led to the deal and discuss what comes next.
President Trump appears so hopeful his Middle East peace deal will hold that he intends to fly there this weekend to cement a solution that could transform the region. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
President Trump floated a framework to end the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted — though it's unclear how Hamas will respond.
President Trump announced on Wednesday night that Israel and Hamas signed off on the first phase of a peace agreement. Mona Yacoubian, director and senior adviser of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with analysis.
President Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas signed off on the first phase of a peace agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "With God's help we will bring them all home." CBS News' Olivia Gazis, Ed O'Keefe, Debora Patta and Courtney Kealy report.
People across Israel held services on Tuesday, remembering those killed and injured in the Oct. 7 attacks two years ago. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas held indirect Gaza peace talks in Egypt for a second straight day. CBS News' Debora Patta and Courtney Kealy report.
Two years after Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, peace talks have renewed hope for those with family members still held hostage. Liran Berman, who is fighting for the release of his two brothers, joins "The Takeout" to share his story.
"If you only cry when one side's babies die, it means your moral compass is broken, and therefore your humanity is broken," Rachel Goldberg-Polin told CBS News.
Former Israeli hostage Ohad Ben Ami tells CBS News that two years after Hamas' rampage, in his mind, he's still underground with the remaining captives.
Israel and Hamas have begun a new round of indirect peace talks in Egypt. Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
President Trump wants Israeli and Hamas negotiators to "move fast" in new talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza war, spurred by his 20-point plan.
The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Spain last month, with politicians and activists, including Greta Thunberg, aboard.
Police have arrested six people on suspicion of terror offenses after an attack on a synagogue in northwest England.
No one was hurt when two vessels that were part of a flotilla bound for Gaza mysteriously caught fire last month.
Hamas says it has accepted parts of President Trump's peace plan to end Israel's war in Gaza. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Margaret Brennan have the details.
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
Pressure has increased for Hamas to accept President Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza and return hostages to Israel. Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins "The Takeout" to examine the possible outcomes.
Hamas and other Palestinian factions are expected to present their response to Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan quickly, a source tells CBS News.
Hamas is leaning toward accepting President Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, a source close to the process told CBS News on Tuesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
President Trump is urging Hamas to accept his proposed plan that would end the war in Gaza after Israel appeared to accept the terms on Monday at the White House. CBS News' Debora Patta has more details.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met on Monday at the White House, where Mr. Trump broke down his 20-point peace proposal for Gaza. Netanyahu expressed his support for the plan, while Mr. Trump urged Hamas to accept it. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more details.
The White House on Monday released a 20-point plan for peace in Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he supported.
The White House on Monday released a 20-point proposal for peace in Gaza, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he supported. Weijia Jiang has the latest.