Rockets from Lebanon kill 7 in Israel, Israeli strike kills 5 in Syria
Israel's wars with Iran's allies in Lebanon and Gaza grind on as top U.S. envoys visit the region to push for cease-fires.
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Drone launched at Netanyahu home, Israel says
The Israeli government says a drone strike was launched towards the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His spokesperson says both Netanyahu and his wife were not home at the time, and there were no injuries. The attack came after Iran's supreme leader said Friday that Hamas would continue its fight against Israel after the death of leader Yahya Sinwar. Today, Israel launched a series of strikes into Gaza, killing at least 50, according to hospital officials.
Netanyahu on Sinwar, war continuing
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip as Israel's war continues to escalate there and in Lebanon against Hezbollah. Netanyahu called for members of Hamas to release the remaining Israeli hostages being held in Gaza. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.
Israel accused of killing journalists in Lebanon, kids at Gaza hospital
Israel says it's targeting Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, but health officials in both places say the civilian death toll is climbing.
Journalists reportedly killed in IDF strike
Israel is being accused of committing a war crime by Lebanon's information minister after an Israeli strike reportedly killed three journalists in southeast Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel says five of its soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah attack Thursday in southern Lebanon. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on the conflict in the Middle East.
Top prosecutor at U.N.'s highest court denies sexual misconduct claims
As ICC prosecutor Karim Khan sought charges against Hamas leaders and Israeli PM Netanyahu, he faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
Austin on Israeli strikes against Lebanese army
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed concerns to his Israeli counterpart, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, about Israeli strikes against the Lebanese Army as well as the amount of aid getting into Gaza. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Blinken announces aid money for Palestinians
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, still trying to restart long-dormant cease-fire negotiations in the Middle East, has announced an additional $135 million in aid money for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Israeli offensives continue in Lebanon, Gaza
Lebanon's health ministry says Israeli forces carried out nearly 20 attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs Wednesday night. Those strikes came as the IDF appeared to tighten its siege of northern Gaza. While Israel continues fighting on multiple fronts, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the region to try to push for cease-fires. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Nancy Cordes have more.
Optimism slim for cease-fire in Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the killing of Hamas commander Yahya Sinwar provides a real opportunity to bring home the Israelis still held in Gaza, but CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports that a deal is still far from being reached.
Lebanese medics claim Israel is targeting them with airstrikes
A Lebanese first responder says Israeli strikes have killed eight members of his team in just a month of war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Blinken expresses hope for Gaza de-escalation
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel Tuesday as the U.S. pushes for de-escalation in the Middle East. Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials in Jerusalem. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Charlie D'Agata have the latest.
Protests in Israel amid Blinken visit
The FBI says it is investigating an alleged leak of classified U.S. documents disclosing information on Israel's preparations for a retaliatory attack on Iran. The news comes during Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Israel in an effort to revive cease-fire talks between the nation and Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest on the violence in the Middle East from Tel Aviv.
Blinken meets with Netanyahu
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel where he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Blinken is in the Middle East hoping to revive Israel and Hamas cease-fire negotiations. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest on conflict in the Middle East, and and Robert Berger looks at prospects of a deal after Yahya Sinwar's death.
Hezbollah fires rocket barrage into Israel
Hours before U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv to try to revive stalled cease-fire negotiations, Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets into northern and central Israel. There are currently no reports of any casualties. Overnight, Israeli forces carried out more airstrikes across Lebanon. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Blinken to meet with Netanyahu in Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday in Israel as the White House tries to revive hostage release talks in the wake of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's killing. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Thousands displaced as Israel pounds Lebanon with new wave of strikes
Israel says strikes are targeting a Lebanese financial institution that "directly funds Hezbollah's terror," as thousands of civilians flee their homes.
Israel's plans to attack Iran allegedly leak
The Pentagon is investigating a possible leak of classified U.S. intelligence about Israel's plans to attack Iran. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on the contents of the documents, and how the breach could affect Israel's next moves.
Israel: Hezbollah targets Netanyahu's home
Israel's government said a Hezbollah drone targeted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private home on the Mediterranean Coast on Sunday. Neither he nor his wife were there at the time. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more from Tel Aviv.
Israel downs 5 Hezbollah drones
Overnight, Israel carried out air strikes across Lebanon. The new attacks come just a day after Israel said a Hezbollah drone targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is in Tel Aviv with the latest.
Israeli police say 7 citizens arrested, accused of spying for Iran
Israeli police say they've "dismantled a spy network" that sent Iran photos and video "of numerous IDF bases across Israel, ports, and energy infrastructure."
Leaked docs show Israel plan for Iran strike
U.S. officials say an investigation is underway after what appear to be top secret documents detailing Israel's plans for a military strike on Iran in response to a missile attack earlier this month were leaked online. Natalie Brand has more.
Israel announces imminent attacks on Hezbollah's financial arm
Israel has been carrying out a large-scale operation in northern Gaza for the last two weeks, saying Hamas has regrouped there.
Israel continues deadly strikes on Gaza, Lebanon
Israel continued striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Sunday. Strikes in Gaza also left dozens dead or missing. Debora Patta has the latest on the fighting in the Middle East.
Drone strike launched at Netanyahu's home, no injuries reported
Israel's government says a drone was launched toward the prime minister's house, with no casualties.
Is Trump's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization fund" legal? Experts weigh in.
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Iran mulls latest U.S. proposal as Trump says war is in "final stages"
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DNC releases long-awaited autopsy on 2024 election
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House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
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Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader Aimee Bock sentenced to 41+ years
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Colbert hosts "The Late Show" one last time tonight as franchise ends
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NASCAR star Kyle Busch dies at 41 after a severe illness, his family says
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House bill would ban use of federal money for DOJ's "anti-weaponization" fund
GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced a bill to ban the use of federal money for paying out claims under the Justice Department's new "anti-weaponization" fund.
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Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
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Trump lawyer-turned-critic Michael Cohen to apply for "anti-weaponization fund"
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7th and 8th judges rebuff Justice Dept.'s attempts to get voter rolls from states
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Congress delays reconciliation votes amid GOP opposition to new DOJ fund
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U.S. steps up Ebola prevention efforts
The U.S. is stepping up efforts to prevent Ebola from entering the country through its airports, with one flight diverted to Canada on Wednesday evening. Ian Lee reports from Detroit.
U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
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Is "fibermaxxing" good for your health?
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Vanessa Trump announces cancer diagnosis
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Noah Wyle's push to help healthcare workers
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Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
Little St. James in the Virgin Islands has attracted seekers lured by tales of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
U.S. doctor with Ebola feared he "wasn't going to make it" before evacuation
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Divers killed in Maldives cave may have taken wrong tunnel: "No way out"
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Ukraine ups security as Russia holds nuclear strike drills with Belarus
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Record 274 climbers scale Nepal's side of Mount Everest in single day
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Ring founder on the Fire Watch feature
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Epstein island trespasser says he was hog-tied, thrown into "dungeon"
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Tennessee stops execution after failing to find vein for lethal drugs
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
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