Latest on Israel-Hamas hostage release talks
Talks around the logistics of a hostage-prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas begin Monday in Egypt. Debora Patta is in East Jerusalem with the latest.
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Rubio on hostage release
With negotiations in Cairo set to begin on Monday between Israel and Hamas, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Hamas' release of hostages is the "most emergent and immediate phase" of the proposed peace plan. "That has to happen very quickly — that cannot drag on," he added.
Israel-Hamas negotiations begin Monday
Negotiators between Hamas and Israel will begin meetings in Cairo on Monday for the release of the remaining 20 hostages and a prisoner swap. There is a lot of pressure on both sides to get a deal done, and special envoy Steve Wiktoff and Jared Kushner will be there to represent the U.S. Debora Patta reports from Israel.
8/31: Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discusses the federal government's deployment to U.S. cities, while Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker discusses the administration's plans for Chicago. Plus, World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain discusses the situation in Gaza.
As Mideast cease-fire talks continue, trust is in short supply
President Trump warned Hamas this past week to accept a proposed peace deal by tonight, or there would be "hell to pay." Hamas has since agreed to release all the October 7 hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and surrender governing power in Gaza, but wants further negotiations – and made no mention of laying down arms, a key demand. Debora Patta reports on the latest developments, and on how Palestinians are responding to Israel's stepped-up offensive to capture Gaza City.
Netanyahu hopes to announce release of Gaza hostages "in the coming days"
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Netanyahu signals that peace deal could be close
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped to announce the release of all the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza in one fell swoop in the coming days. Debora Patta reports on the latest from the Middle East.
Israel says it has deported 137 flotilla activists amid large protests
The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Spain last month, with politicians and activists, including Greta Thunberg, aboard.
Hamas signals it's ready for peace
Hamas said in a statement Friday that it agreed to some of the proposed peace plan for Gaza that President Trump outlined last week at the White House, including the release of all hostages. However, the group suggested negotiations on certain aspects of the plan.
10/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Hamas accepts part of President Trump's peace plan to end the war in Gaza; and how a new Democratic think tank is pushing the party to take more centrist stances.
Hamas agrees to parts of peace proposal
Hamas says it has accepted parts of President Trump's proposal to end the war in Gaza. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
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Netanyahu ordered drone attacks on Gaza-bound humanitarian boats, sources say
No one was hurt when two vessels that were part of a flotilla bound for Gaza mysteriously caught fire last month.
Trump responds to Hamas' partial agreement
Hamas said it has agreed to parts of the Gaza peace proposal outlined by President Trump. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Olivia Gazis report.
Analyzing Hamas' response to peace proposal
Hamas just responded to the proposed peace plan that President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put forth earlier this week. Some of the terms, including the release of all of the Israeli hostages, have been agreed to. John Dickerson anchors this Special Report.
Trump gives Hamas an agreement deadline
President Trump posted on social media a stern deadline for Hamas to reach an agreement for a ceasefire and the release of all hostages, including the bodies of those killed since Oct. 7, 2023. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
Trump gives Hamas deadline to reach ceasefire
President Trump has issued a deadline for Hamas to reach a ceasefire deal with Israel by Sunday. CBS News' Willie James Inman has the latest.
Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to agree to Gaza peace deal
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
Gaza flotilla boats intercepted by Israel dozens of miles from Gaza coast
Israel says Gaza flotilla activists, including Greta Thunberg, are safe and being transferred to Israel after their boats were intercepted at sea.
Israel intercepts flotilla headed toward Gaza
The Israeli military intercepted a flotilla of activists on international waters headed toward Gaza in protest of the war. CBS News' Debora Patta has more.
Trump decrees any attack on Qatar be treated as threat to U.S.
Weeks after Israel bombed Qatar's capital, Trump signed an executive order declaring any attack on the Arab nation will be treated as a threat to the U.S.
Israel pushing forward with Gaza City operation
Israel is moving ahead with its operations in Gaza City as the world awaits a response from Hamas to President Trump's proposed peace plan. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
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Hamas leaning toward accepting Trump's Gaza plan quickly, source says
Hamas and other Palestinian factions are expected to present their response to Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan quickly, a source tells CBS News.
Source: Hamas leaning toward Trump Gaza plan
Hamas is leaning toward accepting President Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, a source close to the process told CBS News on Tuesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.
Trump, Israel await Hamas peace plan response
President Trump's Gaza peace plan emerged on Monday, which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed while he visited the White House. Hamas has yet to respond to the proposal. CBS News' Debora Patta has more details.
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Newsom says he will consider White House run after 2026 elections
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Arrests made in crown jewelry heist at Paris' Louvre museum, prosecutor says
Thieves took less than eight minutes to steal jewels valued at $102 million last Sunday morning from Paris' famous Louvre museum.
Bessent says U.S. won't be able to pay military by Nov. 15 amid shutdown
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said service members will miss paychecks by Nov. 15 if the government shutdown stretches on.
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.
Trump hikes tariffs on Canada by another 10% in response to anti-tariff ad
The move comes even though Ontario's leader said the anti-tariff ad would be halted beginning Monday.
Kamala Harris leaves the door open for another presidential run
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
Hamas expands search for remaining hostages' bodies as Egypt joins effort
Under the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, reached on Oct. 10, Hamas is expected to return all of the remains of Israeli hostages as soon as possible.
Nick Mangold, New York Jets legend, dies at 41, team announces
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.