Palestinian officials say Gaza death toll surpasses 25,000
More than 25,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza.
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More than 25,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday rejected calls to scale back the IDF offensive in Gaza and told the U.S. he doesn't support the solution of a Palestinian state. South of Israel, in Yemen, the U.S. launched more airstrikes against Houthi rebels that continue to attack commercial shipping in the area. President Biden conceded the strikes aren't stopping the Houthi attacks. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
Yemen's Houthi rebels rejoined the U.S. list of global terrorists Wednesday. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins to discuss what the designation means as the U.S. launches even more strikes against the Iran-backed group.
With the Israel-Hamas war entering its 100th day, there is growing international concern about the increasing civilian death toll in Gaza as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to continue the assault. Meanwhile, vigils were held in Israel in support of those who remain held hostage in Gaza. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Israel has asked the U.N.'s top court to dismiss a case brought by South Africa accusing it of genocide in Gaza. Here's a look at the case, the court, and the crime of genocide.
As Antony Blinken arrived to seek a "way forward," Israel continued its bombardment of Gaza and there was fresh violence along the country's northern border with Lebanon.
The worst fighting in Israel's north in nearly 20 years risks a new war, as the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah fired more than 60 rockets across the border Saturday in response to the assassination of a top Hamas commander in Beirut earlier this week. Israel also responded with airstrikes on southern Lebanon. Ian Lee reports from Tel Aviv.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's popularity is dwindling as he vows the war with Hamas could go on indefinitely. Graeme Wood, staff writer at "The Atlantic," joins CBS News to discuss whether Netanyahu can navigate the path to political survival.
Israel's military is starting to partially wind down some of its offensive in the Gaza Strip, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns the war against Hamas could last "many more months." CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports.
Thousands of Israeli troops will be withdrawing from the Gaza Strip, the IDF has announced, but Israel's offensive there is expected to continue for months, possibly until the end of 2024. Meanwhile, Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a key part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial judicial reform measures. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Israel's Supreme Court struck down part of Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial judicial overhaul, dealing him a political blow as he tries to manage the war with Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that the Israeli-Hamas war will continue for "many more months." Meanwhile, there is no end in sight for suffering on the ground in Gaza. Ian Lee reports.
In a news conference Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israel-Hamas war will continue for "many more months." The declaration came as Israeli forces continue to push deeper into Gaza. Ian Lee reports from Tel Aviv.
A member of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war cabinet met with several Biden administration officials in Washington, D.C., Tuesday. The meeting came after a call between President Biden and Netanyahu on Saturday during which Mr. Biden emphasized the need to protect civilian lives in Gaza. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
As Israel continues its assault on Hamas, negotiations for another cease-fire appeared to break down Thursday. This comes as humanitarian conditions in Gaza continue to worsen, with only 9 of the territory's 36 hospitals functioning — and even those struggling. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza rages, with the death toll reportedly nearing 20,000, amid hopes for new cease-fire negotiations.
Pressure is growing on Israel to scale back its military campaign after the IDF confirmed they mistakenly killed three hostages who they say were waving a white flag. At a rally in Tel Aviv over the weekend, Israelis demanded a deal to bring the remaining hostages home. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv and Charlie D'Agata has a report on Hamas' tunnel network.
CIA chief William Burns is meeting his Israeli counterpart and Qatar's leader in Europe in a renewed bid to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza.
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Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware, who is on the Senate Foreign Relations committee, tells "Face the Nation" that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been an "exceptionally difficult partner" to work with.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the deaths of three hostages who were taken captive by Hamas and mistakenly killed by the IDF on Friday. The families of remaining hostages have demanded that talks resume for another hostage swap. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata is in Tel Aviv with more.
President Biden is again pressuring Israel for more restraint in Gaza, calling for more surgical, more precise military strikes. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports there's talk Israel may ramp down its strikes on Gaza in the next few weeks. But fighting -- at a lower intensity -- could last through much of next year.
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan was in Israel Thursday, asking Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a timeline on his country's offensive on Hamas in Gaza. Two U.S. officials told CBS News that Israel's current phase should be complete in two to three weeks, followed by lower levels of bombing for several months. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said at least 18,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7. Ramy Inocencio has more.
With civilian deaths and conditions for survivors in Gaza at an unfathomable point, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan is expected to urge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be more precise with Israel's operations against Hamas in their meeting Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more from Tel Aviv.
President Biden this week said Russia is celebrating Congress' inability to pass funding for Ukraine. The White House says it is willing to "compromise" on border policy. John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, joins "America Decides" to discuss efforts to get aid to Ukraine.