Tens of thousands across Middle East protest Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
Tens of thousands of Muslims demonstrated Friday across the Middle East in support of the Palestinians and to protest against the Israeli airstrikes pounding the Gaza Strip.
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Israel drops leaflets warning northern Gaza residents to evacuate south
The Israeli military told the U.N. that the entire population north of the Wadi Gaza wetlands should "relocate to southern Gaza within the next 24 hours."
Biden speaks with families of Americans missing in Israel after Hamas attacks
"I think they have to know that the president of the United States of America cares deeply about what's happened to them," President Biden said.
Booker: $6 billion in Iranian assets "frozen"
Sen. Cory Booker told "CBS Mornings" on Friday that $6 billion in Iranian oil assets that were freed up as part of last month's U.S.-Iran prisoner swap are "frozen." Booker serves on the Foreign Relations Committee and was in Jerusalem when Hamas launched its large-scale attack on Israel.
Are Gaza residents able to evacuate?
Israel has called for everyone in northern Gaza to evacuate to the south of the enclave, raising expectations of a ground invasion. A United Nations spokesperson told CBS News the world body "considers it impossible" to move more than 1 million people from the north of Gaza, adding the directive could not be fulfilled without "devastating humanitarian consequences." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has more.
American mom of 3 kids in Israel seeks safety
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, many Americans are trying to return to the U.S. Jessica Nagar Zindani, a mother of three who lives in Israel, joins "CBS Mornings" from her bomb shelter to share her experience seeking U.S. help as she tries to safely leave Israel with her three children.
Biden to meet virtually with families of Americans missing in Israel
President Biden called Hamas' actions "not even human behavior" and "pure barbarism."
Trump's GOP opponents bristle at his response to Hamas' assault on Israel
Days after Hamas attacked Israel, former President Trump said Hezbollah was "very smart" and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
How to talk to kids about war
Many parents are navigating difficult conversations with their children as they try to explain the Israel-Hamas war in an age-appropriate manner. Developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman joined CBS News with advice on how to approach these sensitive subjects with kids.
Blinken working on hostage returns
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is continuing his Middle East trip in Qatar Friday, where he's working diplomatic levers to secure the release of hostages kidnapped by Hamas last weekend. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Israel tells northern Gaza residents to leave
Israel has warned people in northern Gaza to evacuate immediately, as Israeli troops prepare for a ground invasion of the Palestinian territory. As CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports, Gazans say they have nowhere to go.
A look at historic week amid Israel-Hamas war
“CBS Mornings” take a moment to reflect on the significant events of this past week in the enduring history of conflicts in the Middle East after Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday.
U.N. calls Gaza evacuations "impossible"
The United Nations has said Israel's military told it late Thursday night that everyone in northern Gaza should evacuate to the south of the enclave within 24 hours, raising expectations that an Israeli invasion was imminent. A U.N. spokesperson said it's "impossible for such a movement to take place without devastating humanitarian consequences." CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem.
U.S. monitoring threats amid Israel-Hamas war
Cities across the U.S. are bolstering security around houses of worship after the former leader of Hamas called for worldwide demonstrations Friday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more from Washington, D.C.
U.S. cities boost security amid protest calls
Communities across the United States are increasing police presence around houses of worship Friday in response to the Israel-Hamas war. While no credible threats to the U.S. have been identified, law enforcement is preparing after a former Hamas leader called for a "day of rage" around the world. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Biden to meet virtually with hostage families
President Biden will meet virtually Friday with families of American hostages believed to be held by Hamas militants. The president told 60 Minutes, “This is not human behavior. It's pure barbarism. And we're going to do everything in our power to get them home.”
Evacuation planned for Americans in Israel
The United States is arranging evacuations for Americans trying to flee Israel, with charter flights beginning Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on how it will work.
Opposing Palestine, Israel rallies planned
With opposing rallies planned by pro-Palestine and pro-Israel groups, all members of the NYPD have been ordered to wear their uniforms Friday. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more on what kind of extra security measures are being taken in the U.S. due to the violence in the Middle East.
EU warns about disinformation on social media
The European Union has issued a warning to TikTok about "illegal content and disinformation" being spread on the app about the Israel-Hamas war, after sending similar warnings to other social media platforms, including Meta and X, formerly known as Twitter. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
Scalise struggling to rally votes for speaker
The House remains at a standstill as Majority Leader Steve Scalise struggles to collect the votes to be elected speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on the speakership fight.
Tensions still high at Israeli festival site
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams traveled to the site of the music festival where Hamas attacked concertgoers last weekend, killing hundreds of people. Signs of the party and the bloodshed that followed are everywhere, as Israeli soldiers continue to patrol the area.
Blinken takes reporters' questions in Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with reporters Thursday in Tel Aviv, reiterating the United States' support for Israel and saying civilians should never be the target of military operations. Following Blinken's remarks, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe provided additional context.
Jews unite in solidarity across NYC for war-torn Israel
CBS New York visited several communities on Thursday night and saw those who can't fight trying to join the fight.
Humanitarian crisis growing in Gaza
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is getting darker by the moment with constant shelling and basic resources dwindling. Sean Carroll, president and CEO of American Near East Refugee Aid, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
What's happening at the Israel-Gaza border?
The Israeli military says the nation has mobilized 35 battalions along Gaza's border. It is expected to launch a ground offensive. Lyse Doucet, chief international correspondent for the BBC, joined CBS News to describe the scene along the border.
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.
Trump official refers Swalwell to Justice Department for alleged fraud
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte has referred California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department, sources told CBS News.
Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania home
A spokesman for Sen. John Fetterman said a "ventricular fibrillation flare-up" led to him feeling light-headed.
With shutdown over, Senate focus turns to upcoming fight on health care
With the government shutdown finally in the rearview mirror, the focus in the Senate is turning to an upcoming fight over health care.
Justice Department sues to block California's new congressional map
The Justice Department has joined a lawsuit seeking to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters.
Some TSA agents will get $10,000 bonuses for shutdown work, Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
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.