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Expanded Israeli raids mark escalation in war
Israel expanded ground operations in Gaza on Friday, nearly three weeks after Hamas launched an attack on the country. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, David Martin and Nancy Cordes have the latest.
Israel military forces to expand into Gaza
"In recent hours we have increased the attacks in Gaza," the Israel Defense Forces spokesperson account posted Friday on X, formerly known as Twitter. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports Hamas may be responding by reportedly calling for Palestinians to take up arms. Robert Berger, a contributor with CBS News, weighs in with a look at how the expansion may be carried out in the coming hours and days.
Gazans brace for expanding Israeli raids
Israel's military Friday night continued to fire rockets at Gaza City. Airstrikes have plunged the territory into darkness, knocking out power and internet connectivity. CBS News' Tina Kraus and Middle East Institute senior fellow Khaled Elgindy join to discuss how the expanded activity will impact civilians.
Fighting between Israel, Hamas appears to escalate
The fighting between Israel and Hamas appears to have ramped up considerably Friday. Charlie D'Agata reports from the southern Israeli city of Sderot, where he is seeing drones and fighter jets overhead, and hearing explosions and machine gun fire.
Will Israel's escalation hurt hostage crisis?
Margaret Brennan examines whether the Israeli military's expansion of its ground activity into Gaza could make things difficult for the estimated nearly 230 hostages who are being held by Hamas militants.
How a rolling start to a ground incursion looks
Israeli forces appear to be conducting a rolling start to their ground invasion of Gaza, U.S. officials say. David Martin speaks to a retired U.S. Army general about what a rolling start could entail.
Gaza facing critical shortages due to blockade
Gaza is fast running out of fuel, water and medicine due to the Israeli blockade following Hamas' assault on southern Israel. Only 10 aid trucks crossed into Gaza Friday, a drop in the ocean compared to the 500 that used to enter every day prior to the latest conflict. Debora Patta has more.
Ramy Inocencio at the Israel-Gaza border
CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio just returned from a trip near the Israel-Gaza border. Inocencio reports on the eerie silence near the border, which was interrupted while he was there by the sounds of airstrikes raining on Gaza.
Next IDF move may be rolling start into Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces announced Friday expanded ground operations in Gaza as Israeli airstrikes and overnight raids increased this week. CBS national security correspondent David Martin discusses the potential military strategy in this next phase of Israel's war against Hamas.
Slim details on Israel's ground offensive
The Israel Defense Forces' ground invasion in Gaza stills seems imminent as Qatari efforts reportedly continue to evolve in hostage negotiations with Hamas. CBS News reporter Haley Ott reports on what we know, and what conflicting reports cannot be currently be confirmed about what is happening in Gaza.
Power, communication reportedly out in Gaza
Although the extent of Israel's expanded military activity in Gaza is unclear, two U.S. officials tell CBS News it appears that forces are conducting a rolling start to the ground invasion. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Jerusalem.
Gaza ground invasion starting, sources say
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News there appears to be a rolling start to the ground invasion in Gaza by Israeli military forces. CBS News' Olivia Gazis, David Martin and Nancy Cordes report on the latest intelligence the U.S. may be receiving of that expanded operation in the Israel-Hamas war.
Next as Israel's rolling start reports emerge
As officials confirm to CBS News that Israel is conducting a rolling start to the ground invasion in Gaza, eyes are on surrounding countries and global reaction. Paul Salem, the president and CEO of the Middle East Institute, joins CBS News with his insight on what may come next in the Israel-Hamas war.
Israeli troops raid northern Gaza overnight
Israel's overnight raid in the northern Gaza Strip comes as part of "preparations for the next stages of the war" with the Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to the Israel Defense Forces. The timing of a long expected full-scale Israeli ground invasion remained unclear Thursday. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest on the raid's impact.
What is Syria's role in Middle East conflict
Syrian state media says Israeli airstrikes have killed at least eight Syrian soldiers. Israel says the attacks were retaliation for earlier rockets apparently fired from Syria. Andrew J. Tabler, a Martin J. Gross senior fellow with the Washington Institute, joins CBS News with insight on Syria's role in the Israel-Hamas war.
Is Israel on the cusp of invading Gaza?
Israel is getting closer to carrying out its ground invasion of Gaza. CBS News' Catherine Herridge spoke with retired Gen. Joseph Votel — the former commander of U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East.
Israeli forces raid Gaza, preparing for "next stages of the war"
Israel carries out a raid in Gaza, preparing for the "next stages of the war," as Hamas claims airstrikes have already killed more than 7,000 people.
Israeli forces conduct targeted raid in Gaza
Israeli Defense Forces released footage showing their tanks crossing into northern Gaza to conduct a "targeted raid." This comes amid questions over what the next stages of Israel's military plans are. Charlie D'Agata has details.
Gaza's health care system in crisis
Hospitals in Gaza are running low on water, anesthesia, fuel and other supplies, the United Nations and doctors say. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem.
WH calls for gun reform after Maine shootings
Authorities in Maine are searching for the gunman who killed 18 people and injured more than a dozen others in a mass shooting Wednesday night. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn and Nancy Cordes have more.
Families hold out hope for relatives amid war
Three American families are sharing the stories of their loved ones -- two taken hostage by Hamas and a Palestinian-American trapped in Gaza -- as they hold onto hope and focus on doing everything possible to bring them home safely amid the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports. (Editor's note: After waiting more than two weeks for news, Sagiv Ben-Zvi’s family says it has learned he was killed. They say the Israel Defense Forces informed them on October 25, 2023, that Sagiv’s body has been identified.)
American mother among hundreds stuck in Gaza
Naela Elshorafa is one of up to 600 U.S. citizens still unable to escape the war in the Gaza Strip, despite trying to cross the border 4 times. Her son Nabil says he feels betrayed by the U.S. government.
Families of Americans trapped in Gaza are scared and feel abandoned
A man whose mother is among hundreds of Americans trapped in Gaza as Israel tries to "destroy" Hamas says the U.S. government has "betrayed" his family.
Israel shows graphic video of Hamas terror attacks as part of "narrative battle"
"We have to show the world what happened here," an Israel Defense Forces spokesman said, explaining the decision to show reporters disturbing video of the Hamas attacks.
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