Hamas says it approves of cease-fire plan, but Israel says it has "gaps"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Gaza Strip
Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire deal: What we know
Hamas announced Monday it accepted a cease-fire proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
How Columbia's 2024 protests compare to 1968
Columbia University has canceled its college-wide commencement ceremonies set for May 15, opting to hold smaller celebrations in the wake of anti-war protests. Historian Rick Perlstein joins CBS News to discuss the historical context.
Rafah assault looks imminent as hope fades for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Israel has told Palestinians in part of the southern Gaza city of Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-promised ground offensive.
Israel issues warning to Rafah
Israel has issued a warning to the civilian population in the southern Gaza city of Rafah to leave, a sign of a possible ground invasion despite strong opposition from the U.S. and other allies. Israel says it's prepared for 100,000 people to move west to the al-Mawasi humanitarian camp.
Graduations impacted by college protests
Across the country, colleges are preparing for graduation ceremonies. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd says law enforcement is deploying extra resources to make sure graduations go according to plan, if they happen at all. USC is replacing its main graduation ceremony with an event at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum due to safety concerns after protests on campus over the war in Gaza.
Hamas attacks Israel-Gaza border crossing as cease-fire talks fizzle
The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Gaza crossing attacked amid cease-fire talks
Hamas on Sunday attacked a border crossing with Israel as cease-fire talks appeared to be on the verge of collapse. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Jordan's Queen Rania says U.S. is seen as "enabler" of Israel
Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan tells "Face the Nation" that the Arab world sees the U.S. as an "enabler" of Israel. "People view the U.S. as being a party to this war," she said.
Unrest still fracturing about 80 American college campuses
Police moved overnight to close the encampment at USC, following similar moves at schools from Virginia to Michigan. Roughly 80 colleges and universities are dealing with unrest that is fracturing their campuses. Mark Strassmann reports.
Still no deal in truce talks as Israel downplays chances of ending war
An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that "the end of the war will come with the end of Hamas in Gaza."
Anti-war protesters interrupt University of Michigan graduation
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags and Israeli flags during the University of Michigan's commencement Saturday.
White House pushes for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
The Biden administration has been focused intensely all week on pushing for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Israel-Hamas war. This comes as pressure grows politically, within the president's own party, over Israel's direction in the war. Natalie Brand reports from Washington.
Latest on Israel-Hamas war as protests go on
A presidential address and police presence on U.S. campuses have not stopped students from protesting the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis of what's happening in the Middle East and its consequences here at home.
NYPD officer fired gun during Columbia raid
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is investigating the firing of an officer's weapon during the break-up of a large protest inside a Columbia University building on Tuesday. The NYPD said the incident was an accidental discharge. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.
Turkey halts all trade with Israel over mounting death toll in Gaza
The U.N. is warning that an Israeli offensive in Rafah would put hundreds of thousands of Palestinians "at imminent risk of death."
CIA director joins Israel, Hamas talks
CIA Director William Burns is in Cairo as attempts to establish a temporary cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas continue. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports from Tel Aviv.
Where pro-Palestinian university protests are happening around the world
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
5/2: America Decides
Biden says violent protest is not protected; U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks discusses Maryland race
Police break up UCLA protests; hundreds arrested on U.S. campuses
President Joe Biden addressed the nationwide protests in unscheduled remarks from the White House.
Calls for divestment from Israel: What to know
Many student protesters are calling on their universities to divest from companies connected to Israel and the war in Gaza. CBS News reporter Erica Brown explains what divestment means and the potential effects it could have.
Police clear UCLA encampment
At UCLA on Wednesday, an encampment of pro-Palestinian demonstrators was declared an "unlawful assembly" and its occupants were told to disperse. After a roughly nine-hour standoff, police entered campus and forcefully took down the tents. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
GOP senators take aim at college protests
A group of Republican senators is taking aim at college protests across the U.S. Political strategist Ashley Etienne and former Michigan Rep. Fred Upton join "America Decides" to dive into how the demonstrations are playing out on Capitol Hill.
Angela Alsobrooks on Maryland Senate race
Early voting kicked off Thursday in Maryland ahead of the state's primary on May 14. In the race for U.S. Senate, Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Rep. David Trone are among several candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Ben Cardin. Alsobrooks joins "America Decides" to discuss the race.
Biden says violent protest is not protected
President Biden spoke out Thursday on protests that have broken out across U.S. colleges over the Israel-Hamas war. The president said he supports the right to protest but denounced "chaos and hate speech." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Live
Election Day 2025 results: Mamdani, Spanberger, Sherrill projected to win
Voters headed to the polls in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City, in the biggest races since President Trump's win. Follow live results here.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, at least 7 killed, officials say
A shelter-in-place has been issued after a UPS plane crashed near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, officials said.
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeats Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor's race
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Here's what Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
2 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat, Hegseth says
Dating back to early September, the Trump administration has reported well over a dozen such strikes in the waters of the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean off South America.
Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general's race despite texting scandal
At the beginning of October, Jay Jones' violent text messages from in 2022 resurfaced and were condemned by both parties.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, CBS News projects
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears after a race dominated by President Trump.
Outline of potential shutdown deal emerges as senators continue talks
Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote on extending health care tax credits.