Iran launches missiles at Israel as Israel attacks Iran's nuclear sites

Sirens sounded in Israel as Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles in retaliation for Israel's strikes on its nuclear facilities.

• Jun 14

Alert raised for Americans across Mideast as Israel poised to strike Iran

With Israel apparently poised to attack Iran, the U.S. government warns staff in Israel to restrict travel and clears service members' families across the Mideast to evacuate.

• Jun 12

U.S. allies sanction Israeli cabinet members "for inciting violence"

5 close U.S. allies sanction far-right Israeli officials Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich over "extremist rhetoric" calling for "Palestinians to be driven from their homes."

• Jun 10

Israel deports activist Greta Thunberg after seizing Gaza protest ship

Israel, accused by activists of piracy, says it lawfully seized a Gaza-bound protest ship carrying Greta Thunberg as the crew was planning to breach its naval blockade.

• Jun 10

Body of Thai hostage kidnapped into Gaza is retrieved, Israel says

Nattapong Pinta worked in agriculture before he was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023.

• Jun 7

Netanyahu acknowledges Israel arming gangs in Gaza to help fight Hamas

Israel's leader says arming "clans in Gaza" to help fight Hamas will save lives. Opposition leaders say the weapons "will eventually be turned against" Israelis.

• Jun 6

2 Israeli-American hostages' bodies recovered by troops in Gaza

Judi Lynn Weinstein and Gad Haggai, U.S.-Israeli dual nationals, were killed in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack, but their bodies had been held in Gaza.

• Jun 5

U.S.-backed Gaza aid group pauses work amid reported killings

The controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has halted its work for a day and is asking Israel to reduce the risks for Palestinians seeking access to its sites.

• Jun 4

27 reportedly killed in third day of violence near Gaza food distribution centers

At least 27 Palestinians were killed near a Gaza food distribution hub operated by a controversial U.S.-backed group, the enclave's Hamas-run health ministry says.

• Jun 3

Greta Thunberg, "Game of Thrones" actor Liam Cunningham join aid ship to Gaza

Organizers say climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other activists set sail Sunday for Gaza on a ship aimed at "breaking Israel's siege" of the territory.

• Jun 1

Attack near Gaza aid point killed more than 50 people, CBS News has learned

The incident happened as Israel and Hamas traded blame for the faltering mediation bid to secure a temporary ceasefire.

• Jun 2

Hamas says it responded to ceasefire proposal

Meanwhile, the U.N. Food Program said 77 trucks carrying aid were stopped by hungry people who took the food before the trucks were able to reach their destination.

• May 31

Israel authorizes more settlements in occupied West Bank, sparking criticism

Israel said the newly announced settlements​ in the occupied West Bank would include the legalization of outposts already built without government authorization.

• May 29

U.S., Israel waiting for Hamas to respond to ceasefire proposal, White House says

President Trump has expressed optimism recently that there would be a deal for a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza.

• May 30

U.S.-backed Gaza aid group's Swiss foundation status under scrutiny

Swiss authorities tell CBS News the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is "not fulfilling various legal obligations" in that country.

• May 29

Hamas chief Mohammed Sinwar has been killed, Israel's leader says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned the killing of Mohammed Sinwar in a speech as the U.S. seeks a temporary ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

• May 28

Young Gaza girl recounts horror of the strike that killed her family

A little girl seen emerging from the flames of an Israeli strike in Gaza recalls the moment "fire filled the sky," killing her mother and siblings.

• May 27

Tumultuous start for new U.S., Israel-backed Gaza aid effort

A U.S. and Israeli-backed humanitarian aid effort for Gaza says it's started distributing desperately needed food. The U.N. calls it a "distraction from what is actually needed."

• May 27

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as controversy, concern grow over aid

Israeli strikes kill dozens in the Gaza Strip, including one on a school-turned-shelter, as controversy and concern mount over getting humanitarian aid into the enclave.

• May 26

Aid trucks to Gaza are "drop in the bucket" compared to need: WFP director

Israel blocked the import of all food, medicine and fuel into Gaza for 2 ½ months before allowing a small number of aid trucks to enter in the last few days.

• May 25

Gaza doctor's 9 children killed in latest string of Israeli strikes, hospital says

The Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza says the war's death toll has risen to 53,901 since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks on Israel that sparked 19 months of fighting.

• May 24

World leaders condemn shooting of Israeli Embassy staff in D.C.

World leaders react to the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, as Israel blames antisemitic incitement.

• May 22

Israel condemned over "warning shots" fired near diplomats in West Bank

Israel faces calls from more than 12 nations, including allies, to explain why forces opened fire as a large delegation of diplomats visited the occupied West Bank.

• May 22

Pope calls for "sufficient humanitarian aid" and end of war in Gaza

Pope Leo XIV says the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, "the heartbreaking price of which is paid by children, the elderly, the sick," must end and food must be allowed in.

• May 21

Netanyahu says even his allies can't take "images of mass famine" in Gaza

Israel lets limited aid into Gaza, easing its blockade as Netanyahu says his allies can't tolerate "images of mass famine" in the war-torn Palestinian territory.

• May 20

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