Details on Israeli strikes against Syria
Israel launched airstrikes against Syria's capital of Damascus Wednesday, hitting the Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.
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White House reacts Israel striking Syria
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday morning that he's concerned about Israel's strikes on Damascus, Syria, over unrest in the southern part of the country. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest, while contributor Robert Berger has more from Tel Aviv.
Trump admin. voices alarm as Israel strikes Syrian capital Damascus
Secretary of State Rubio says the U.S. is "very concerned" by expanding Israeli strikes targeting Syria's new government, and he wants "the fighting to stop."
Israel strikes Syria over clashes in south
Israel hit Damascus, Syria, with a major air attack on Wednesday, vowing to shield Druze communities from alleged attacks by the Syrian government, officials said. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest.
Israeli plan for Gaza camp draws criticism
A plan from Israel's defense minister to move Gazans into a camp near the southern border with Egypt is facing fierce criticism, with lawyers both in and outside of Israel calling it illegal. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
How Israel's pagers fooled Hezbollah
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Funeral held for Palestinian-American killed in West Bank as Gaza talks drag on
Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas appeared no closer to a breakthrough in talks meant to pause the 21-month war and free some Israeli hostages.
Controversy over Israel's safe haven plan in Gaza
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem asked the Israeli government for details following the death of an American citizen in the occupied West Bank. Plus, Israel's defense minister created controversy this week when he announced plans to build a new so-called safe humanitarian city for Gazans, who, once inside, would not be allowed to leave. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
More violence in Gaza as peace talks stall
Violence has ramped up in Gaza, while ceasefire talks have seemingly stalled after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House last week.
World awaits potential Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left the U.S. without a ceasefire agreement with Hamas despite the U.S. remaining optimistic. Dan Raviv, the host of "The Mossad Files," joins CBS News with more.
Netanyahu returning to Israel without deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is returning to Israel without a ceasefire deal with Hamas despite optimism from the Trump administration. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.
10 children among 15 killed in Israeli strike at Gaza clinic, charity says
Trump's meetings with the Israeli leader have brought no apparent breakthrough for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the bloodshed continues unabated.
Israeli strike kills 10 children at Gaza clinic
An Israeli air strike killed 15 people, including 10 children, as they were waiting outside a medical clinic in Gaza. Elizabeth Palmer has details.
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel on ceasefire
Edward Djerejian, the former U.S. ambassador to Israel, says several sticking points may be delaying a potential Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement. Djerejian joined "CBS News 24/7" with his take.
World awaits Israel-Hamas ceasefire
President Trump remains positive about a potential Israel-Hamas ceasefire but has toned down his rhetoric about its timing. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Israeli hostage's family hopes for his release
As Israeli airstrikes continue in the Gaza Strip, families of Israeli hostages anxiously wait for their return. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with congressional leaders
Congressional leaders are meeting this week with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after some lawmakers accused the Israeli leader of trying to drag the U.S. into another war.
Houthi attack on cargo ship kills 3 mariners, European naval force says
Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 3 mariners with an attack on a ship in the Red Sea, a European naval force says, fueling concern over a possible new wave of attacks by the Iran-backed group.
Hamas says it will release 10 hostages
Hamas says it will release 10 hostages as part of negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza. It's unclear who the hostages are or when they would be freed. Neither Israel nor the U.S. have commented on the statement.
Trump meets Netanyahu for a second time amid hope for a Gaza ceasefire
Israeli strikes reportedly kill dozens as Trump pushes for a Gaza ceasefire with Israel's visiting leader — which can't come soon enough for Palestinians, and many Israelis.
Trump, Netanyahu discuss Gaza ceasefire
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met again on Tuesday to discuss efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza. A deal could lead to a surge of aid for Gazans and the return of hostages. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Trump meets with Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is back at the White House on Tuesday for another round of talks with President Trump. The meeting comes as the White House pushes for a new ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
What to know about Netanyahu's White House visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Trump at the White House amid renewed hope for a potential 60-day ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court lifted a block against Trump administration's plans to layoff potentially hundreds of thousands of government employees. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Netanyahu: Israel will control Gaza security
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday ahead of a second night of talks with President Trump. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
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Government shutdown approaches record length
The government shutdown stretches into Day 34 on Monday as the Senate is set to reconvene. Follow live updates here.
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Hamas returns 3 more Israeli hostages' remains, leaving 8 still in Gaza
Among the 8 deceased Israeli hostages whose remains are yet to be returned from Gaza is soldier and U.S. citizen Itay Chen.
King Charles wants brother Andrew stripped of his final military title
The former Prince Andrew is set to lose his final military title, as King Charles continues shunning his younger brother over historic ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
From Narcan to gun silencers, opioid settlement cash pays law enforcement tabs
Local governments have received hundreds of millions of dollars from the opioid settlements to support addiction treatment, recovery, and prevention efforts.