Israel's top court deals Netanyahu a political blow amid war with Hamas
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.
Crisis in the Middle East
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is returning home
The USS Gerald R. Ford and its accompanying warships were deployed in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas.
Israel starts moving thousands of troops out of the Gaza Strip
Israel says it's redeploying thousands of troops from Gaza, but it's not clear how significant the move will prove amid warnings of a "prolonged" offensive against Hamas.
Israel-Hamas war will go on for "many more months," Netanyahu says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel needs more time to achieve the war's objectives.
Tens of thousands flee central Gaza as Israel's offensive expands
Arriving in southern Gaza in trucks, in carts and on foot, those who haven't found space in the already overwhelmed shelters have built tents on the roadsides.
Gaza family tries to protect newborn quadruplets amid destruction of war
As Israel continues its deadly bombardment in Gaza, there is new life amid the carnage.
U.S. woman believed to be Hamas hostage was killed on Oct. 7, kibbutz says
Judy Weinstein Haggai's death during the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel was confirmed a week after it was reported that her husband, Gadi Haggai, had died the same day.
Israel warns about Lebanon border hostilities as war in Gaza rages on
"If the world and Lebanon's government will not work to stop the shooting at Israel and to distance Hezbollah from the border, the IDF will do so," an Israeli government minister says.
Israel pounds central and southern Gaza after widening its offensive
"It was a night of hell. We haven't seen such bombing since the start of the war," one Gaza resident says.
Israel bombs central Gaza as Netanyahu maintains hard line on Hamas
Latest strikes could mean Israel is set to expand its ground offensive into a third section of Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to insist Hamas must be destroyed before the war can end.
No let-up in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza as Christmas dawns
Authorities in Gaza said one attack alone killed scores of people at a refugee camp. Pope Francis called for the release of hostages, freeing up of humanitarian aid and an end to the war in his Christmas remarks.
Iran dismisses U.S. claims it is involved in Red Sea ship attacks
The White House released U.S. intelligence that Iran provided drones, missiles, and tactical intelligence to the Houthis, who control vast parts of Yemen including the capital, Sanaa.
Man whose parents were killed on Oct. 7 calls for peace in Gaza
Maoz Inon said he can only hope for peace and understanding after his parents were killed by militants on Oct. 7.
Israeli airstrikes in expanded offensive kill at least 90, officials say
Rescuers and hospital officials say Israeli strikes flattened two Gaza homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family.
Bethlehem experiencing a less festive Christmas amid Israel-Hamas war
In previous years, Bethlehem would be bustling with vibrant decorations and joyful carolers. This year, amid the Israel-Hamas war, the town is eerily quiet.
U.N. votes to ramp up Gaza aid, demand release of hostages
The U.N. Security Council voted to speed up the process of delivering aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza and demand that all hostages held by Hamas be released immediately.
U.S.-Israeli hostage was killed in Hamas attack, kibbutz community says
Gadi Haggai, 73, is the latest confirmed fatality among hostages held by Palestinian militants in Gaza.
Palestinian death toll tops 20,000 in Israel-Hamas war, Gaza officials say
The word came as the U.N. reported more than half a million people in Gaza - a quarter of the population - are starving.
Mercy flights give some of Gaza's most vulnerable a chance at survival
As deaths in Gaza soar and the Palestinian enclave's hospitals struggle, mercy flights to the UAE give some of the most vulnerable a chance to survive.
A Gaza mother's harrowing journey to meet her baby, born in a war zone
An Israeli strike sent Noor Rihan to the hospital 8 months into her pregnancy. She "lost hope" that her newborn son had survived. Now, they're finally together in Egypt.
Hope for new Gaza truce talks even as deaths soar in Israel-Hamas war
Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza rages, with the death toll reportedly nearing 20,000, amid hopes for new cease-fire negotiations.
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea?
What to know about the Houthi rebel movement, an Iran-backed group that controls much of Yemen, as the U.S. and allies retaliate for its attacks on Red Sea shipping.
Defense secretary to hold meeting on Houthi attacks on commercial ships
In over a dozen incidents in the Red Sea since October, U.S. ships have either shot down drones or missiles or have had to come to the aid of ships targeted by the Houthis.
BP suspends all oil shipments through the Red Sea as attacks escalate
Oil prices jumped on Monday after the energy giant said it would pause transits through the Red Sea amid a surge in attacks along the key maritime route.
See inside the biggest Hamas tunnel Israel says it has found in Gaza
Israeli forces say the biggest tunnel they've ever discovered, just 500 yards inside Gaza, reflects the challenges of hunting Hamas without harming hostages.
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20 living hostages were released by Hamas. Here's who they are.
The hostages are civilians and soldiers, fathers and sons. Some were at the Nova music festival, where almost 400 people were killed and dozens kidnapped.
What's next in the Gaza peace plan after Israeli hostages freed
As Israel and Hamas implement the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, questions remain unanswered over what comes next.
Possible Nobel leak was likely espionage, committee secretary says
The odds of Maria Corina Machado winning the prize jumped from 3.75% to nearly 73% before the announcement was made.
Woman who stole ancient relic over 50 years ago returns it to Greece
In a social media post, the Greek culture ministry praised the "sensitivity and courage" of the woman who returned the artifact.
Ex-singer Ian Watkins killed in prison attack; suspects appear in court
Police have arrested two men on suspicion of murder after the former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was stabbed to death at a prison in northern England.
20 members of gang labeled a terror group by U.S. escape prison
The U.S. embassy in Guatemala condemned the prison escape as "utterly unacceptable."
Trump, world leaders sign Gaza peace deal after Hamas frees all living hostages
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
Transcript: Badr Abdelatty on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 12, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Badr Abdelatty, foreign minister of Egypt, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 12, 2025.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 12, 2025
The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 12, 2025.