Israeli military reservist from D.C. area killed in missile attack in Israel
Omer Balva, 22, was killed Friday in northern Israel near the Lebanese border, after being called last week to serve as a reservist in the Israeli military.
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U.S. boosts military presence in Middle East
The U.S. will redeploy one of its strike groups to the Persian Gulf and send additional air defense systems to the region, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday amid growing concern in Washington about a wider war in the Middle East. There are also signs the White House is working to keep Israel's troops out of Gaza for now. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe is at the White House with more.
What we know about the Hamas attack on Israel, and Israel's response
The Hamas militant group's coordinated terror attack on Israel on Oct. 7 was the deadliest assault in the region in decades, and prompted Israel to declare war.
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 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.
Blinken says "we'll be prepared" if Iran escalates attacks
"We are concerned at the possibility of Iranian proxies, escalating their attacks against our own personnel," Blinken said on "Face the Nation."
Blinken on "possibility" of Iran attacks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. is "concerned at the possibility of Iranian proxies, escalating their attacks against our own personnel, our own people. We're taking every measure to make sure that we can defend them and if necessary, respond decisively. Not at all what we're looking for, not all we want, but we'll be prepared, if that's what they choose to do."
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.
U.S. sending U.S. carrier strike group, air defense systems to Persian Gulf
The moves come as U.S. military bases in Iraq and Syria have seen an increase in attacks by Iran-backed Shia militia groups in recent days.
Military spokesman says Israel plans to increase strikes on Gaza
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters Saturday that "We are going to increase the attacks, from today."
Humanitarian aid enters Gaza as Egypt opens border crossing
However, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt.
Hundreds of Americans remain stranded in Gaza
Although Egypt briefly opened its border crossing with the Gaza Strip Saturday to allow humanitarian aid trucks in, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt. Christina Ruffini has the latest.
Israel to step up airstrikes on Gaza
The Israeli military said Saturday that it is intensifying airstrikes on Gaza and finalizing plans to expand its operations ahead of its ground offensive. While on Israel's northern border, Israeli forces continued to exchange fire with Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed militia. Roxana Saberi has more.
First humanitarian aid trucks allowed into Gaza
Egypt briefly opened its border crossing with southern Gaza Saturday to allow 20 trucks carrying desperately needed food, medicine and water into Gaza, but no gas. The United Nations is hoping that a second convoy of trucks will be allowed in Sunday. Since Hamas' brutal attack on Israel, Gaza civilians have been paying the price, with more than a half-million people surviving on U.N. aid because of a blockade which began Oct. 7. Chris Livesay reports.
President Joe Biden shares phone call with Evanston mother, daughter released by Hamas
Israeli officials say Hamas kidnapped them a few hundred yards from Gaza.
Israel-Hamas war fallout spilling into workplaces
People from all company ranks have been called out for speaking too forcefully — or not forcefully enough — on the Israel-Hamas war.
Federal agencies watch for threats to U.S.
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, federal law enforcement officials in the U.S. are on the lookout for homeland threats. Jewish and Muslim communities are on edge, and multiple agencies have warned of possible threats. Catherine Herridge has more.
Egypt's role amid Israel-Hamas war
Egypt has been a key player in the war between Israel and Hamas. It is home to the only border that can allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, but Egyptian officials have already said they will not allow displaced Palestinian people to enter the country. Chris Livesay has more.
Names of 5 killed written on paper show toll of Gaza war on U.S. family
Three of Fatma Abumousa's nephews — ages 6, 7 and 18 — were killed and have been buried, along with her sister-in-law and cousin.
Blinken: Released American hostages in Israel
Two U.S. hostages, a mother and a daughter from suburban Chicago, were released by the Hamas militant group on Friday, officials announced. The freed hostages were identified as Judith and Natalie Raanan, according to a spokesperson for the Israeli prime minister's office. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took questions from reporters at the State Department about the hostage release. Following the briefing, CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini had more on efforts to release other hostages.
Government shutdown ends as Trump signs funding bill
President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
How the longest government shutdown in history came to an end
After 43 days and more than a dozen attempts to reopen the government, President Trump signed the funding package, passed by the Senate and House, into law.
Epstein petition secures final signature to force House vote on releasing files
An effort to force a House vote on compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein secured the final signature it needed Wednesday.
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Jeffries names surprise GOP ally during shutdown: "Three words: Marjorie Taylor Greene"
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CBS News that GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was his ally during the government shutdown, after she spent weeks blasting her fellow Republicans.
Epstein said Trump "knew about the girls" in 2019 email, House Democrats say
The three emails appear to be exchanges between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as the author Michael Wolff and Epstein.
Fetterman defends his voting record: "Maybe our party has a bigger problem"
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman defended his voting record and addressed the criticism he's received from some in his own party for meeting and sometimes voting with President Trump.
These 6 House Democrats voted for bill to end government shutdown
The funding package that ended the longest government shutdown in modern U.S. history picked up support from a half-dozen Democrats — mostly moderates who represent competitive districts — when it passed the House late Wednesday.
Thousands of unionized Starbucks workers to strike over contract deal
Starbucks Workers United is calling the strike the "red cup rebellion," since the strike coincides with the coffee chain's annual Red Cup Day promotion.
Judge orders hundreds detained by ICE in Chicago released over next week
A federal judge has ordered that hundreds of people detained by ICE be released from federal facilities in the next week because their arrests were possibly unlawful and in violation of a federal court order.