First Israeli hostages set to be released
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to take effect this weekend, with the first hostages expected to be released as soon as Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.
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Israel's cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas
The deal is expected to begin Sunday, with the exchange of several hostages held in Gaza for a number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
Ceasefire deal moves to Israel's full cabinet
Israel's security cabinet approved the ceasefire and hostage release deal reached with Hamas early Friday morning. Now it's up to Israel's full cabinet to give its approval of the deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
The challenges of delivering aid to Gaza
The initial phase of the ceasefire agreement aims to deliver critical humanitarian aid to Gaza. Avril Benoît, CEO of Doctors Without Borders U.S., discusses the challenges and impact of the relief efforts.
Netanyahu says ceasefire deal finalized
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced Friday the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas has been finalized. It comes after doubt was cast on the deal a day earlier. Netanyahu's cabinet will meet to approve the deal Friday.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal finalized, Netanyahu's office says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that Israel's negotiating team had finalized a deal on the release of hostages held in Gaza.
John Bolton on Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed the Cabinet vote on the ceasefire deal, citing a "last-minute crisis" with Hamas. The vote is now set for Friday. John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
How the ceasefire deal will impact Gaza
Even with a ceasefire deal on the horizon, the 15-month war in Gaza has left the Palestinian territory in ruins. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Thaer Ahmad joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his work in Gaza and the ceasefire deal.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal delayed
The Middle East faced uncertainty on Thursday as the world waits to see if a long-awaited ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza can make it across the finish line. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports. Then, Senior Vice President and Director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies Jon Alterman joins "The Daily Report" to analyze.
Possible setback in Israel, Hamas ceasefire
After celebrations in Israel from people hopeful that October 7th hostages would soon be released, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delays final approval of the ceasefire deal with Hamas. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Deputy national security adviser on ceasefire
For months, the Biden administration has worked on a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas. Deputy national security adviser Jonathan Finer joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest developments.
Breaking down Biden's farewell address
President Biden delivered his farewell address Wednesday at the White House. The president touted his accomplishments and warned of an "oligarchy" taking shape in the U.S. CBS News' Margaret Brennan, Robert Costa, Weijia Jiang, Nancy Cordes and Ed O'Keefe join Norah O'Donnell with analysis.
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage release deal
After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.
The U.S. role in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal after 15 months of deadly combat in the region. Edward Djerejian, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the U.S. role in the ceasefire negotiations. Then, Liz Hirsh Naftali discusses her great niece, who was released in the first prisoner-hostage exchange in November 2023.
Ceasefire deal details as Trump, Biden react
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal after weeks of intense negotiations. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports and Dan O'Shea, a retired Navy SEAL who served as coordinator of the hostage working group at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq, joins "The Daily Report" with analysis. Then, CBS News' Aaron Navarro has President-elect Donald Trump's reaction, and Kathryn Watson reports on President Biden's response.
Hostage's father reacts to Israel-Hamas ceasefire
There are seven Israeli-Americans still held by Hamas, including three believed to be alive in captivity. One of them is Sagui Dekel-Chen, who's among the wounded. The Biden administration says he's expected to be in the first phase of hostages released under the latest ceasefire deal. Norah O'Donnell spoke to his father, Jonathan, about what it was like to hear the news.
Israel, Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire
After more than a year of tense on-and-off negotiations, Israel and the militant group Hamas reached an agreement on a six-week ceasefire agreement that will include the release of nearly three dozen hostages. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.
How the Israel-Hamas deal came together
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement, U.S. officials say. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan unpacks the stipulations. Then, White House national security communications adviser John Kirby joins to discuss further.
Senators spar over Hegseth's qualifications
Democratic and Republican senators sparred over whether Pete Hegseth is qualified for secretary of defense during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. Barbara Starr, senior fellow at the USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy, joins "America Decides" to take a closer look at Hegseth's credentials.
What was Trump's role in Israel-Hamas deal?
President-elect Donald Trump is taking credit for the ceasefire and hostage deal in the Middle East, although the Biden White House worked on the effort for months. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Nancy Cordes have more.
Israel and Hamas agree in principle to ceasefire, hostage deal, sources say
A draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release has been agreed to in principle and, if all goes well, will be finalized by Israel and Hamas this week, Arab, U.S. and Israeli officials told CBS News.
Key details on the Middle East ceasefire deal
Ceasefire negotiations involving Israel and Hamas are still ongoing in Qatar on Tuesday. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a potential deal is "closer than it's ever been before." CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more and the senior vice president and director of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jon Alterman, joins "The Daily Report" with analysis.
Sources: Israel, Hamas OK deal in principle
Sources tell CBS News that Israel and Hamas have agreed in principle to a ceasefire and hostage deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is in Tel Aviv with more. Then, national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
Biden: Israel, Hamas "on the brink of" deal
President Biden said Monday that Israel and Hamas are "on the brink" of a ceasefire and hostage release deal. His national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, echoed that sentiment. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.
Biden delivers last foreign policy speech
President Biden delivered his final foreign policy speech at the State Department on Monday. The president said the U.S. is in a better position on the world stage than it was when he took office. Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, joins CBS News with analysis.
What's next for Nicolás Maduro as Trump pressures Venezuela
Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are ratcheting up, with a showdown between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro putting the two nations on the brink.
Federal food aid will not go out starting Nov. 1, USDA website alert says
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
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Longevity doctor advises exercise, tests, and protein to prep for advanced age
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Graham says land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility"
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Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
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Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 4 storm
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
TikTok deal to be finalized Thursday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the TikTok deal announced last month is set to be finalized on Thursday when President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
U.S. warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago amid tensions with Venezuela
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