Israeli boy turns 9 in captivity, weeks after Hamas took him and his mother
Ohad Munder-Zichri, his mom and his grandparents disappeared from the kibbutz of Nir Oz during Hamas' Oct. 7 incursion into Israel.
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U.S. pushes Israel to delay invasion as Hamas still holds 222 hostages
Deadly, ongoing Israeli airstrikes are fueling anger across the region and fear for 222 Hamas hostages in Gaza as the U.S. tries to delay an invasion.
Kirby: U.S. focused on hostages in Gaza
National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby briefed reporters at the White House Monday where he said there is an "hour-by-hour" effort within the administration to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas. Kirby also affirmed the United States' push for critical humanitarian aid to reach Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Israel strikes mosque in West Bank
Israel carried out an airstrike in the West Bank, hitting a mosque it claimed was being used by Hamas. The Palestinian Health Ministry said that since the start of Israel's war with Hamas, 95 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank, which is not controlled by Hamas. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
U.S. urging Israel to delay ground assault of Gaza
The U.S. has been quietly urging Israel to delay an expected ground assault in Gaza. A delay would hopefully allow for the release of more hostages and for more aid to get into the Gaza Strip, along with providing time for American troops to prepare for an expected uptick in attacks in the region. Nancy Cordes reports.
Hamas releases 2 more Israeli hostages
Two more Israeli hostages were released by Hamas, but their husbands are both still being held by the militant group. Their release came after one of the heaviest nights of bombardment in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, when Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Biden dismisses hostages-for-cease-fire deal
Sources tell CBS News that Hamas released two more hostages Monday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the Biden administration's response.
Israel releases images of Hamas attack
At a news conference Monday, Israel's military showed members of the press footage of the Oct. 7 terror attacks that ignited the war against Hamas. The new images and information come amid growing criticism of Israel over the civilian casualties in Gaza. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi was at the press conference.
More aid needed in Gaza: Charity director
Humanitarian aid has started trickling into Gaza from Egypt. But it's "not nearly enough," Avril Benoît, the executive director of Doctors Without Borders, tells CBS News. Benoît said there are still shortages of water, food, fuel and medicine.
Where things stand in Israel and Gaza
Humanitarian aid is slowly being allowed into Gaza, but it's being described as a fraction of what had been coming in before Hamas' terror attack on Israel on Oct. 7. CBS News' Chris Livesay, Holly Williams and Tony Dokoupil have the latest on the situation in Gaza, the hostages being held by Hamas and Israel's plans for an expected ground invasion.
Two Israeli hostages freed by Hamas
Two Israeli nationals being held hostage by Hamas were released Monday, according to multiple sources. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has the latest on what we know about the hostages and the ongoing efforts by the Biden administration to negotiate.
Why U.S. is urging Israel to slow invasion
The U.S. has sought to slow Israel's plans for a ground invasion of Gaza, sources say, as the Biden administration focuses on efforts to free hostages being held by Hamas. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Inside an Israeli airbase's preparations for potential Gaza operations
In a recent CBS News visit to the airbase, the personnel, whose identities were concealed for security reasons, showed how they are preparing for a potential ground operation into Gaza.
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza as well as targets in Syria and West Bank
The two-week old war with Hamas is threatening to spiral into a broader conflict.
Biden and Netanyahu agree to continue flow of aid into Gaza
President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday, a day after the first convoy of humanitarian aid was allowed into Gaza to address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
Ground assault in Gaza could come at any moment
Israeli troops have been preparing for a ground assault into Gaza that could start at any moment. An advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that civilian casualties are inevitable. Tony Dokoupil will have more Monday on "CBS Mornings."
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire
Israeli forces and Hezbollah have been trading fire along the border between Israel and Lebanon. The exchanges threaten to expand the war into a wider regional conflict. Ian Lee reports.
Israel ramps up airstrikes on Gaza
Israel continued pummeling Gaza with airstrikes as the death toll in the Palestinian territory surpassed 4,300. Israel also struck the West Bank city of Jenin. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Police: Vehicle reportedly drives through pro-Palestinian rally in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Police Department says it received several reports of disturbances surrounding a demonstration near the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lyndale Avenue around 3:23 p.m. Sunday.
U.N. official on humanitarian aid into Gaza
Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees, tells "Face the Nation" that there needs to be a "significant scaling up of a supply line into Gaza and it needs to be sustained and it needs to be uninterrupted."
Israel resumes airstrikes in Gaza
The full force of Israeli airstrikes and artillery resumed overnight and Sunday morning, while also hitting a rare target in Jenin, in the West Bank. Meanwhile, the first two hostages were released — while rescuing the rest if there is a full-scale ground invasion will provide an unprecedented challenge. Charlie D'Agata reports from Tel Aviv.
Palestinian politician on Biden's visit
Amid protests worldwide in support of Palestinians, Mustafa Barghouti, president of the Palestinian National Initiative and a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, says he doesn't understand "why the president of the United States comes here and instead of telling Israel, enough is enough, you wanted to respond, you responded … Instead of that, he's encouraging them to have an invasion, a ground invasion." Imtiaz Tyab reports from West Jerusalem.
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
This week on "Face the Nation," Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins amid dramatic developments in the Middle East as Israel steps up air and artillery strikes in Gaza as well as the occupied West Bank. Plus, former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney on the chaotic week in the House.
With protests over Mideast war, questions arise about America's role
As President Biden equates assistance for U.S. allies with supporting national security, Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer says no other nation can come close to serving as the global police defending democracy against terrorists and authoritarians. But growing anger over the Mideast war, which is igniting rage globally, is making that task more difficult. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
Truckloads of humanitarian aid finally enter Gaza
After two weeks of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, humanitarian aid is finally getting in from Egypt, though it's a fraction of what's needed. Correspondent Holly Williams reports on the worsening crisis since Hamas launched its attacks on Israel on October 7, with a retaliatory ground invasion by Israeli forces expected soon.
Supreme Court temporarily freezes order requiring Trump admin. to provide full SNAP payments
It froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
UPS and FedEx ground MD-11 planes after deadly Kentucky crash
UPS and FedEx are grounding their MD-11 fleets "out of an abundance of caution" after a deadly crash at a UPS hub in Kentucky.
FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights beginning Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer to end shutdown
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.
Judge permanently blocks Trump admin. from deploying National Guard to Portland
In late September, President Trump announced he would be deploying federal troops to Portland in response to downtown protests over the administration's immigration crackdown.
Grand jury subpoenas ex-CIA chief Brennan, ex-FBI officials linked to Trump-Russia probe
Subpoenas went out to former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page, according to a source.
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia announces baby daughter's death
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia took a leave of absence from the team a day before the World Series.
Heritage Foundation backlash erupts over leader's defense of Tucker Carlson
The leader of the influential conservative think tank is facing calls to resign and several staff members have left in protest.
Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
The eight-time MLB All-Star pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time.