U.S. policy on Gaza sparks warnings, dissent

As the Israel-Hamas war continues and the Gaza death toll rises, former State Department officials tell 60 Minutes their concerns about how the Biden administration has handled the war.

• Jan 12
• 13:25

Inside Trump's foreign policy plans

President-elect Donald Trump is being sworn in with a ceasefire taking effect between Israel and Hamas and war continuing to rage between Russia and Ukraine. Andrew Mumford, professor of war studies at the University of Nottingham, joined CBS News to discuss Trump's foreign policy.

• Jan 20
• 03:57

First Israeli hostages reunited with families

The first group of hostages to be released as part of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, three Israeli women, were able to hug their families again over the weekend. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.

• Jan 20
• 02:49

Advocating for Israeli hostages still held

Meirav Leshem Gonen's daughter, Romi, has not yet been released by Hamas. She wants to make sure the world does not forget that.

• Dec 17, 2023
• 06:46

First 3 hostages released in Gaza ceasefire deal. Here is what we know.

The women are the first three hostages to be released under the newly implemented ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas

• Jan 19

McGurk: Ceasefire leaves "nothing to chance"

As the first three Israeli hostages held by Hamas were released to the Red Cross, Brett McGurk, the White House National Security Council coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the ceasefire deal is a "detailed, complex arrangement to leave nothing to chance."

• Jan 19
• 08:13

Waltz: "Hamas will never govern Gaza"

Mike Waltz, who will take over as national security adviser in the incoming Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the new administration will support Israel if Hamas "reneges on this deal." Further, he said, "Hamas will never govern Gaza."

• Jan 19
• 12:25

Scars on both sides of Middle East conflict as ceasefire takes effect

Fifteen months after the Oct. 7 terrorist attack, it is too soon to say the war is over — but it is on pause as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect Sunday morning. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.

• Jan 19
• 03:31

First hostages released after Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

The first three Israeli hostages were released on Sunday after the long-awaited ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas went into effect. The three women were handed over to the Red Cross, who will then hand them over to Israel military forces. (Editor's note: This special report mistakenly characterized Kfar Aza as a settlement, which would mean it's in disputed territory. Kfar Aza is a kibbutz inside Israel's recognized borders.)

• Jan 19
• 06:58

Israel-Hamas ceasefire goes into effect in Gaza

Israel is gripped, waiting for Hamas to begin releasing hostages under the terms of the new ceasefire agreement, which began early Sunday morning in Gaza. Hamas and some of its supporters celebrated the ceasefire as a victory, but it's come at a devastating price. Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Jan 19
• 02:40

Israel blames Hamas for delay in Gaza ceasefire, fighting continues

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had warned that Israel would keep fighting if there were any perceived violations of the deal.

• Jan 19

Israel-Hamas ceasefire hours from taking effect

Israelis and Palestinians are anxiously awaiting the start of the ceasefire in Gaza and the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners which is set to begin Sunday, offering new hope to bring an end to the war. Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Jan 18
• 02:23

Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire deal

Israel's full cabinet approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas. It is expected to go into effect on Sunday.

• Jan 17
• 00:29

First Israeli hostages set to be released

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to take effect this weekend, with the first hostages expected to be released as soon as Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.

• Jan 17
• 02:12

Israel's cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas

The deal is expected to begin Sunday, with the exchange of several hostages held in Gaza for a number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

• Jan 17

Ceasefire deal moves to Israel's full cabinet

Israel's security cabinet approved the ceasefire and hostage release deal reached with Hamas early Friday morning. Now it's up to Israel's full cabinet to give its approval of the deal. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has the latest from Tel Aviv.

• Jan 17
• 02:00

What's next for the Israel-Hamas deal?

The Middle East is anxiously awaiting the next steps in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down what to expect.

• Jan 17
• 05:55

Details on timeline of Gaza ceasefire

Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer to implementation of the hostage release and Gaza ceasefire deal that was announced earlier in the week. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.

• Jan 17
• 05:55

Netanyahu says ceasefire deal finalized

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced Friday the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas has been finalized. It comes after doubt was cast on the deal a day earlier. Netanyahu's cabinet will meet to approve the deal Friday.

• Jan 17
• 02:37

Israel's security cabinet approves ceasefire

Israel's security cabinet has approved the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas that was announced earlier this week. The deal still needs to be approved by the full Israeli cabinet and if it is, it is expected to be put in place Sunday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.

• Jan 17
• 02:51

Israeli security cabinet to vote on ceasefire

Israel's security cabinet is meeting to approve the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas in Gaza. Should the cabinet give the green light, the deal will then go to Israel's full government for a vote. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more from Jerusalem.

• Jan 17
• 03:21

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal finalized, Netanyahu's office says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that Israel's negotiating team had finalized a deal on the release of hostages held in Gaza.

• Jan 17

Anxiety in Gaza, Israel over ceasefire

As a ceasefire deal is expected to go into effect between Israel and Hamas, Israel's government still hasn't officially signed off on the agreement, creating anxiety over whether it will hold. Israel has continued striking Gaza in the aftermath of the deal's announcement. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Jan 16
• 03:17

John Bolton on Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed the Cabinet vote on the ceasefire deal, citing a "last-minute crisis" with Hamas. The vote is now set for Friday. John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, joins "America Decides" to discuss.

• Jan 16
• 09:42

How the ceasefire deal will impact Gaza

Even with a ceasefire deal on the horizon, the 15-month war in Gaza has left the Palestinian territory in ruins. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Thaer Ahmad joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his work in Gaza and the ceasefire deal.

• Jan 16
• 04:14

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