Israel expands Gaza assault to Rafah
Israeli forces have expanded their assault on Gaza to the southern city of Rafah. More than 1 million Gazans had previously fled to Rafah seeking safety from the war. Debora Patta reports.
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U.S. doctors are helping save young lives near the front lines in Gaza
Thousands of civilians are caught in the middle of the war between Israel and Hamas, and American doctors are among those trying to save their lives.
Fate of young Gaza girl and rescuers unclear after 8 days, aid group says
"I found myself in a situation where she was begging for help and I couldn't do anything," an aid worker says.
Attack on Syrian base used by U.S.
Six American-allied Kurdish fighters were killed after a drone strike over the weekend at an eastern Syria base that is also used by U.S. troops. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq released a video claiming responsibility for the attack. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on the growing number of attacks against the U.S. in the region.
Sullivan: U.S. pressing "relentlessly" for hostage release
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells "Face the Nation" that Israel "has in fact put forward a proposal" for release of those held hostage by Hamas. The U.S., he said, will continue to press for a release deal "relentlessly."
Israeli forces could expand ground assault into Rafah
Palestinians are bracing for the possibility that Israel could expand its military ground offensive into Rafah, considered the last safe zone in Gaza. Debora Patta has more.
Arab American leaders urge Michigan to vote "uncommitted," send message to Biden
Community leaders want voters to choose "uncommitted" in Michigan primary to show unhappiness with Biden's stance on Israel-Hamas conflict.
Retired general on strikes in Iraq and Syria
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes in the Middle East on Friday in response to a deadly drone attack on a military base in Jordan. Retired Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, joins CBS News to assess the situation.
U.S. strikes in Iraq and Syria: What we know
The U.S. launched a series of retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria on Friday after a drone attack on a base in Jordan that killed three American soldiers last weekend. Nancy Cordes, David Martin, Sam Vinograd, Debora Patta and Mohammed Albasha join to discuss the latest.
Reunited Israeli family says freeing Gaza hostages is the "only mission"
A family torn apart by Hamas' terror attack but reunited shares their story — and calls on Israel's leaders to make a deal for the remaining captives.
USAID administrator weighs in on Israel's allegations about UNRWA
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Samantha Power talks with Major Garrett about Israeli allegations that at least a dozen UNRWA staff were involved in Hamas' attack on Israel.
Mother held by Hamas describes abduction
Israel believes there are more than 100 people still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, but dozens may have been killed. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke with a mother who spent nearly two months in captivity with her three children.
U.S. intercepts Houthi strikes in Red Sea
The U.S. has reported several attempted Houthi strikes in the Red Sea over the past day. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
Biden executive order on West Bank attacks
President Biden issued an executive order Thursday threatening sanctions against Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been targeting Palestinians in the occupied territory. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the latest U.S. action to reduce extremist violence in the Middle East.
Biden in Michigan amid Israel policy pushback
President Biden campaigned in Michigan on Thursday following his endorsement from the United Auto Workers union. Mr. Biden's stop in the state, which has the highest density of Arab Americans in the U.S., comes as he faces mounting criticism over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Kevin Munoz, a Biden campaign senior spokesperson, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Biden approves sanctions on Israeli settlers
President Biden unveiled an executive order Thursday targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank who engage in violence against Palestinians. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
U.S. strikes Houthi anti-aircraft missile
The U.S. struck a Houthi anti-aircraft missile that officials say was threatening an American aircraft flying over Yemen, according to CBS News national security correspondent David Martin. It is not yet clear if this operation is a response to the Sunday attack at a base in Jordan that killed three Americans.
Iran vows response to any retaliatory attack
Iran is threatening to "decisively" respond to any retaliatory attack after Sunday's Iranian-backed drone strike that killed three U.S. service members in Jordan. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Israeli forces kill 3 alleged Hamas members in rare raid inside hospital
Israeli forces conduct a rare raid inside a Palestinian hospital to kill 3 men described as a "Hamas terrorist cell" planning an attack.
Pentagon sends more defenses to Jordan base
The Pentagon is sending additional air defenses to the military base in Jordan where a drone strike killed three U.S. service members Sunday. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
Carnival reroutes Red Sea cruises as fighting in region intensifies
Carnival is changing the itinerary for 12 ships, joining a growing list of companies bypassing the Red Sea because of Houthi attacks.
Pentagon official unpacks deadly drone strike
President Biden says he has decided how the U.S. will respond to the Iranian-backed drone attack that killed three U.S. service members in Jordan on Sunday. Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Explaining UNRWA and its controversies
More than a dozen countries have suspended aid to UNRWA, a U.N. humanitarian agency that helps Palestinian refugees, following allegations that 12 of its staffers were involved in Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel. CBS News' Lilia Luciano looks into what the agency does and some of the controversies it has faced.
U.K. considers recognizing Palestinian state to advance 2-state solution
Foreign Secretary David Cameron says the U.K. could unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state to show "irreversible progress to a two-state solution."
Retired U.S. general on attack in Jordan
The drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan on Sunday is still under investigation, but the Pentagon says Iran "has their fingerprints" all over it. Retired Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, joins CBS News to assess the situation.
Government shutdown prompts FAA to float flight cancellations as Senate talks continue
Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continue as the FAA said it would cut airline capacity in dozens of markets.
Transportation secretary announces 10% reduction in U.S. air traffic
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
These 40 airports could be impacted by the FAA's capacity cuts and flight cancellations
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Witnesses of UPS plane crash recall melted clothes, chaos: "There was no going to help"
At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after a UPS plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday.
Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of Trump's sweeping tariffs
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
ICE officer injured by detainee as threats against agents rise, DHS says
DHS said an ICE officer was seriously injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston.
Sherrill landslide in New Jersey driven by high turnout, CBS News analysis finds
Here's the county-by-county analysis of Democrat Mikie Sherrill's victory in the 2025 New Jersey governor's race from CBS Elections Data Desk.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, killing 12; black boxes found
The number of fatalities may increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Judge orders ICE to improve "serious conditions" at Chicago-area immigration facility
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order requiring federal authorities to maintain certain sanitary conditions inside the ICE facility in Broadview, while also guaranteeing detainees contact with their attorneys.