Deaths mount and anxiety builds as Israel hammers Gaza for 4th day
The death toll from Hamas' surprise attack on Israel stands at 900, while Palestinian officials say retaliatory strikes on Gaza have killed over 700.
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How Israel's Iron Dome intercepts rockets
More than 4,500 rockets have been fired toward Israel since Saturday's deadly attack, according to Israel Defense Forces.
How Israel's Iron Dome works
Israel's missile defense system, known as the Iron Dome, was stretched to its limit when Hamas launched barrage after barrage of rockets in the early part of its attack. David Martin takes a look at how the defense system works.
American in Israel volunteers at hospital
Michele Freund was visiting Israel when Hamas launched a surprise attack on the country. The physician assistant decided to help by volunteering at a local hospital, where her grandmother happened to work when she moved to Israel from Hungary after surviving the Holocaust. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell has the story.
American in Israel whose family was taken hostage by Hamas speaks out
Abbey Onn's relatives were taken on Saturday during Hamas' attack on Israel, but she said she is hoping for a diplomatic solution.
Gaza residents describe their horror as Israeli forces bombard the city
Palestinians in Gaza have described their horror as the Israeli military laid waste to the city in the aftermath of the Hamas militant group's bloody incursion into the Jewish state
Families mourn loved ones killed in Israel
At least 14 Americans were killed when Hamas militants attacked Israel. Imtiaz Tyab speaks with the parents of a 27-year-old Israeli-American who died in one of the first assaults.
Biden vows support for Israel
President Biden addressed the nation Tuesday, saying, "The United States has Israel's back." Mr. Biden also said U.S. citizens are among those being held hostage by Hamas. Ed O'Keefe has the latest from the White House.
Israel continues strikes in Gaza
Israel's military continued conducting air strikes in Gaza on Tuesday as it amassed troops near the border between Israel and the strip. Palestinian authorities say about 900 have been killed in the attacks, which came in response to Hamas militants launching an assault in Israel over the weekend. Holly Williams has the latest.
Missing Israeli DJ's parents plead for help
Israeli DJ Laor Abramov was attending a music festival when Hamas attacked Saturday. His parents, Michal Halev and David Abramov, tell CBS News he texted them from a bomb shelter, but they haven't heard from him since. They say a witness told them Laor is one of the hostages taken by Hamas. They are asking the public for one thing: "Please bring us our son back."
Biden: At least 14 Americans killed in Israel
President Biden on Tuesday reiterated support for Israel and condemned the Hamas militant group's attacks as an "act of sheer evil." The president said at least 14 Americans are among the more than 1,000 people killed in Israel, and American citizens are also among those being held captive by Hamas in Gaza. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special report from Tel Aviv.
Israel prepares ground invasion of Gaza
Airstrikes hit Gaza for the third straight night as Israel retaliates for the surprise attack Hamas launched on Saturday. More than 1,500 people have been killed. CBS News' Holly Williams, Imtiaz Tyab, and Olivia Gazis have the latest.
Israeli prepares for Gaza ground invasion
Israel continues to hammer Gaza with airstrikes as it prepares for a ground invasion in the days ahead. Israel has ordered a total siege of the Gaza Strip after an unprecedented attack by Hamas in Israel. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Violence continues in Israel-Hamas war
Gaza was pummeled by aerial bombardments on Tuesday as Israel Defense Forces continued to carry out the first phase of their retaliation for Saturday's unprecedented attacks by Hamas. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest.
Woman describes family's kidnapping by Hamas
Abbey Onn is an American who's been living in Israel for eight years. Five of her family members, with ages ranging from 12 to 80, were kidnapped by Hamas over the weekend. Onn joined CBS News to describe her experience.
U.S. aircraft carrier nears Israel
The USS Gerald R. Ford's positioning near Israel is part of the United States' show of support after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on the Jewish state. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin says the aircraft's presence is meant to signal a warning to bad actors in the region.
State Department spokesman on Israel conflict
Vedant Patel, principal deputy spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, joined CBS News to discuss how the U.S. is addressing reports of Americans missing after Hamas's attack on Israel over the weekend.
Israel ramps up airstrikes on Gaza
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip spent a third night facing Israel's retaliatory airstrikes after the Hamas militant group's assault on the Jewish state. The number of dead on both sides has risen to more than 1,600. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more on the reaction to the attack on Israel, the people Hamas is holding hostage and intelligence and security concerns.
Push for House speaker amid Israel-Hamas war
Republicans have yet to come to a consensus on who will become the next House speaker following the historic ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy. In the meantime, Congress is essentially paralyzed from passing any new legislation, including additional funding for Israel. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
What is Hamas, group behind Israel attack?
CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab looks at the Hamas militant group, which the U.S. considers a terrorist organization, and the motivation behind the brutal attack on Israeli civilians.
Oil is rising amid the Israel-Hamas war. Here's impact on gas prices.
Fighting has broken out between Israel and Hamas, pushing up global oil prices amid fears the conflict could escalate.
Oil prices and the Israel-Hamas conflict
Israeli and Palestinian territories are not major oil producers, but if their conflict spreads to other parts of the region it could have major consequences for oil production and prices. Al Root, a senior writer for Barron's, joined CBS News to discuss what could happen.
Sen. Schumer meets with China's President Xi
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Monday, part of a visit by six senators looking to improve relations between the U.S. and China. During the meeting, Schumer addressed China's initial statement on the Hamas attacks, which only called for restraint. Senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Israel strikes Gaza after huge Hamas attack
Israel has launched relentless airstrikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip in retaliation for the Palestinian faction's surprise attack over the weekend. More than 1,500 people have been killed in Israel and Gaza. Holly Williams has the latest.
Israeli intelligence and security concerns
Many are wondering how Israeli intelligence did not anticipate the Hamas attacks this past weekend. Chuck Freilich, a former deputy national security adviser in Israel, joined CBS News to discuss what went wrong.
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.
Epstein's emails, texts with inner circle show Trump was a regular topic
Thousands of pages of Epstein documents released by the House Oversight Committee include emails and texts with close contacts that often touched on President Trump.
Senator warns unauthorized drone flights pose rising threat within U.S.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton of Arkansas told CBS News the threat is "severe and growing."
Federal agencies reopen and employees return to work after shutdown ends
The government is starting to reopen after President Trump signed a bill to fund the government through Jan. 30.
Alina Habba's office ransacked by man who tried to enter with bat, sources say
Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba's office was violently vandalized Wednesday by a person who earlier in the day had been denied entry to the building because he had a baseball bat, two sources said.
Grijalva assumes role in Congress after 7-week delay: "It's really an injustice"
Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona waited 50 days before she was officially sworn in as the newest member of Congress — and she told CBS News "the emotions run the gamut of frustration, anger, happiness, sadness."
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.
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.