Kirby: "Significant progress" made on humanitarian assistance to Gaza
The uncertain timing on possible assistance comes as civilians in the Gaza Strip are suffering under relentless airstrikes and a shortage of critical supplies.
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The scene in Gaza after an Israeli airstrike
A CBS News crew was on the ground in southern Gaza when an Israeli airstrike hit. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on what they saw.
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Israeli tanks gather north of Gaza border
Dozens of Israeli tanks have gathered less than 10 miles north of the Gaza border. Their goal -- according to the Israeli government -- will be to "demolish" Hamas. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more from Tel Aviv.
Diplomats working on Gaza humanitarian crisis
Diplomats and humanitarian organizations are working behind the scenes as pressure mounts to spare civilian lives from a possible Israeli ground invasion of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. CBS News foreign correspondent Imitaz Tyab has the latest.
U.S. working to reopen Rafah crossing for aid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. is working with Israel, Egypt and the United Nations to reopen a key humanitarian aid route. Former U.S. Ambassador to Yemen Gerald Feierstein joins CBS News to discuss America's diplomatic response to war in the Middle East.
Blinken: Biden to visit Israel Wednesday
President Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday amid the country's war with the militant group Hamas, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Monday night. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
Israeli military faces challenging urban warfare in Gaza
Gaza City is made up of a labyrinth of streets, alleyways and underground tunnels where Hamas fighters can hide among civilians, the Israeli military told CBS News on Monday.
Israel releases video of Hamas in kibbutz
Israel's military released video showing Hamas militants hunting victims inside a kibbutz, as well as a Hamas handbook with instructions for executing captives. Holly Williams reports from an Israeli military base.
Blinken returns to Israel with multiple goals
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Israel Monday for the second time in a week -- part of a frantic regional diplomacy blitz to show support for Israel, try to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and prevent the war from spreading outside of Israel and Gaza. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Biden to visit Israel Wednesday in show of support after Hamas attack
President Biden will head to Israel this week, in a show of U.S. support for the country and its people.
U.S. next steps as war continues in Israel
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were briefed Monday on the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Gaza-based Hamas militant group. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on how the U.S. government is following developments in the Middle East.
Biden holds meetings on Israel-Hamas war
President Biden postponed a Monday trip to Colorado in part to focus on national security meetings dealing with the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more.
Officials: Gaza hospitals almost out of fuel
The near constant bombardment between Israel and Hamas comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens. Officials say hospitals in the region are almost out of basic necessities. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has the latest from Tel Aviv.
The situation at the Rafah border crossing
As civilians caught in Gaza try to get out before Israel's ground offensive, those who do make it to Rafah border crossings face life-threatening airstrikes and may not even be allowed to cross. CBS News' Haley Ott has the latest.
Biden considers high-stakes trip to Israel
President Biden consulted with his national security advisors on Monday as he considered a high-stakes visit to Israel. Iran's foreign minister, meanwhile, threatened an "expansion of war fronts" if Israel doesn't stop bombing Gaza. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Israel destroys thousands of homes in Gaza
Israel's furious airstrikes on Gaza demolished more than 3,700 residential buildings by Monday amid an evacuation order that the UN estimates has caused more than a million Palestinians to flee their homes. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Long Island woman escapes Hamas attack at Israeli festival
After running for four hours, an Israeli local came to Natalie Sanandaji's rescue.
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10/15: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discusses the situation in Gaza as Israel says an invasion is imminent. Plus, Charlie D'Agata and Imtiaz Tyab report from the Middle East and an interview with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Israel commander on Hamas attack: "We failed"
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata traveled to one of the Israeli communities where Hamas carried out a murderous rampage on Oct. 7. Amid the unspeakable heartbreak, there are growing questions over security failures. Colonel Golan Vach, commander of the Israel Defense Forces' National Rescue Unit, says Israeli forces failed to protect civilians.
Dire conditions, hospitals overrun in Gaza
The situation in Gaza is spiraling and likely to get worse as Israel plans a ground offensive with the objective of destroying Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Kibbutz attack survivor on President Biden
Amir Tibon, a Haaretz newspaper correspondent who survived Hamas's attack on his kibbutz, told Lesley Stahl about his gratitude toward the U.S. and how he hopes America can help in the ongoing hostage crisis.
Israel-Hamas war sparks recession concerns
There are growing concerns that the outbreak of war in the Middle East could tip the world economy into a recession. If Israel is brought into direct conflict with Iran, Bloomberg Economics estimates oil prices could soar to $150 per barrel. Sultan Meghji, former chief innovation officer for the FDIC, joined CBS News to discuss the potential economic fallout of the war.
Inside Gaza's humanitarian crisis
More than a week after Hamas launched its bloody terror rampage in southern Israel, killing some 1,400 people and capturing almost 200 hostages, Israel was still preparing Monday for a widely expected ground offensive in Gaza. Gaza health officials say Israel's bombardment has killed at least 2,750 people and wounded almost 10,000 others, with hundreds of children among the dead and wounded. Dr. Ahmed Al-Mandhari, World Health Organization regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean, joined CBS News to discuss the situation in Gaza.
Top officials present Trump with military options for Venezuela in coming days
The potential operations for Venezuela presented to Trump included options for strikes on land, multiple sources said.
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Government begins to reopen after Trump signs bill ending shutdown
The government is starting to reopen after President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through Jan. 30. Follow live updates here.
Death row inmate granted clemency right before his scheduled execution
Tremane Wood was scheduled to be executed in Oklahoma on Thursday. Gov. Kevin Sitt commuted his death sentence to life imprisonment without parole.
Miner caught in flooding found dead in West Virginia
A miner who'd been missing since the weekend inside a flooded West Virginia coal mine has been found dead, Gov. Patrick Morissey said.
When will federal employees get back pay now that the shutdown is over?
Federal employees who have gone without pay during the 43-day government shutdown could begin getting paychecks as soon as this Sunday.
U.S. conducts 20th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 4 people
Since September, U.S. forces have destroyed multiple vessels in international waters, killing at least 80 people.
Dozens hospitalized, hundreds evacuated after ammonia leak in Oklahoma
A chemical spill left dozens hospitalized and forced hundreds to evacuate from a western Oklahoma city.
Failure to extend ACA tax credits leaves millions in limbo, experts say
An extension of enhanced ACA tax credits appears unlikely, experts say, leaving millions of Americans facing potentially higher health plan costs in 2026.
The IRS is raising your 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2026
The IRS is increasing the contribution limits for retirement accounts in 2026, boosting the top threshold to account for inflation.