Israeli survivor of Hamas attack shares story with North Texans
A survivor of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel met with supporters in North Texas Monday, sharing his personal story of evacuating a wounded brother from a community just miles from Gaza.
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A survivor of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel met with supporters in North Texas Monday, sharing his personal story of evacuating a wounded brother from a community just miles from Gaza.
Israel pounded targets in the southern Gaza Strip, intensifying a renewed offensive after a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.
Other labor organizations have shared their support for a cease-fire in the war-torn region.
Hamas has freed about 100 hostages since the temporary cease-fire took effect and, despite ongoing violence outside Gaza, the truce was extended for at least 1 more day.
Twelve more hostages who were held in Gaza were released on Tuesday, according to the Red Cross and the IDF, as a temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas continued into a fifth day.
With Israel and Hamas extending their truce to facilitate more hostage and prisoner releases, there's joy for dozens of families – and calls for a longer cease-fire.
Musk met with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and visited a kibbutz that was attacked by Hamas.
Seventeen hostages were released — 14 Israeli citizens, which includes Abigail, who is a joint Israeli-American citizen, and three foreign nationals, Israeli officials said.
Following a lengthy delay, a second group of Hamas-held hostages were freed following the release of an initial group of 24 hostages on Friday.
Emily Hand, 9, was released with the second batch of hostages to Israel on Saturday after 50 days of captivity in Gaza.
Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners on Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
The planned four-day cease-fire is part of an extendable deal that calls for Hamas to free 50 hostages and Israel to release 150 Palestinian prisoners.
Under the agreement reached in Qatar, Hamas is incentivized to release captives that Israel accuses it of seizing during its rampage across southern Israel.
A short-term cease-fire between Israel and Hamas that will allow for the release of hostages and for aid to enter Gaza had originally been expected to begin Thursday.
The family of Abigail Mor Edan hopes she will be released before her fourth birthday on Friday.
The Israeli government said early Wednesday that it had approved a deal that would see 50 hostages held in Gaza released and a 4-day cease-fire observed.
Patients, staff and displaced people left Gaza's largest hospital, health officials said, leaving behind only a skeleton crew to care for those too sick to move.
Thomas Hand, who has lived in Israel for the past three decades, said his daughter Emily was at a sleepover when the Hamas militant group attacked.
There was a stronger federal law enforcement presence at the event amid an increase of antisemitic attacks in the U.S. since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
Biden calls for Gaza hospitals to be protected as Israeli troops surround the biggest medical facility, and infants' lives are caught in the middle of the war with Hamas.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
North Texans continue to show support for Israel.
"Every single one of us either know someone who was attacked, someone who was murdered or unfortunately taken hostage."
A cease-fire would be possible only if the more than 200 hostages held by militants in Gaza are released, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address.
The top U.S. diplomat spoke after Israel agreed to daily humanitarian pauses in the fighting in northern Gaza. Meanwhile, Hamas claims an Israeli strike on Gaza's largest hospital killed at least 13.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Skeletal remains found in North Carolina in 1977 have been identified as those of Cindy Marcell Blizzard, a 15-year-old girl who ran away from her home in Monkton, Maryland, investigators said.
An internal investigation is underway.
Abraham Altamar was on the phone with his wife when he briefly spoke with one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that overran a runway in Miami.
An announcement from the town government notes that a revised plan would require filing a new application.
Skeletal remains found in North Carolina in 1977 have been identified as those of Cindy Marcell Blizzard, a 15-year-old girl who ran away from her home in Monkton, Maryland, investigators said.
An internal investigation is underway.
Abraham Altamar was on the phone with his wife when he briefly spoke with one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that overran a runway in Miami.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
An announcement from the town government notes that a revised plan would require filing a new application.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
While the spotlight will be national, some of the biggest stakes are right here in Texas.
With early voting just six weeks away, what are both parties saying about the races ahead — and what's at stake in Texas?
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the U.S. win its 33rd in a row in the tournament.
Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will miss at least the first month of the season because of a left thumb injury that needs surgery.
After falling short in the fourth round of the Texas UIL high school football playoffs last season, North Crowley returned to the field with expectations higher than ever.
Jackie Young scored 10 points to lead the struggling offense in the 55-52 win on Sunday.
Jake Burger homered twice and Ezequiel Duran had his 12th game this season with at least three hits as the Texas Rangers rallied from two four-run deficits to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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