Hamas delays next hostage release
Hamas says the next release of hostages is delayed, claiming Israel is violating the ceasefire agreement. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry is tracking the latest from Tel Aviv.
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Israel's military holds West Bank raids
Israel's military is continuing raids in the West Bank and Palestinians are being driven out of their homes. This comes as the ceasefire deal with Hamas remains fragile. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Hamas says Israel violating Gaza ceasefire, next hostage release delayed
Hamas accuses Israel of systematically violating the Gaza ceasefire, and says the next hostage release will be delayed.
Trump says U.S. will "take over the Gaza Strip"
In a news conferrence with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump said the U.S. would "take over the Gaza Strip" and "own it."
IDF continue operations in West Bank
As the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues to hold, Israeli forces have stepped up operations in the West Bank in recent weeks. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has traveled to the West Bank city of Jenin, where Israeli forces have been conducting a large-scale offensive since January 21.
Israeli delegation back from ceasefire talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an Israeli delegation that went to Doha for talks on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal returned to Israel Monday morning. Hamas released three more hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners over the weekend, but the thin and frail state of the hostages has sparked shock in Israel. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more.
Israelis outraged over conditions of hostages
Many Israelis say they're outraged over the conditions of the three hostages released by Hamas over the weekend after more than 16 months in captivity. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest.
Trump repeats pledge to take control of Gaza
President Trump on Sunday again reiterated his pledge for a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip. The president's comments came with Israeli negotiators in Qatar for talks on the next phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. BBC News correspondent Yolande Knell joined CBS News with more on the Middle East.
Ceasefire needs to hold or Gaza will face famine again: U.N.
Hundreds of trucks carrying humanitarian aid have arrived each day since the ceasefire began on Jan. 19.
Attention turns to next stage of Gaza ceasefire
Anger over the treatment and condition of the three Israeli hostages just freed by Hamas this weekend is making an already tenuous ceasefire more fragile. Chris Livesay reports.
American among 3 hostages freed in ceasefire
American-Israeli Keith Siegel is back on Israeli soil this morning after he was among three hostages released by Hamas militants in the war-torn Gaza Strip on Saturday, more than 15 months after they were taken captive by the group during its Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack.
Staged hostage handover by Hamas angers Israelis
Scenes from the staged handover of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have angered Israelis. The events have made an already tenuous ceasefire more fragile. Chris Livesay reports.
U.N.'s ICC condemns Trump's sanctions, calls for global support
The International Criminal Court, sanctioned by Trump after issuing an arrest warrant for Israel's leader, calls on all nations "to stand united for justice."
Netanyahu meets with House Speaker Johnson
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with House Speaker Mike Johnson on Capitol Hill Friday as questions continued to swirl about President Trump's proposed takeover of the Gaza Strip. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and the looming deadline for a budget package.
What Gazans are saying about Trump's proposal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to travel to the Middle East next week after backlash against President Trump's plan for the U.S. to "take over" and rebuild Gaza. Israel's government is preparing to move Palestinians out of the territory, but Gazans say they're not leaving.
Trump issues sanctions against ICC
President Trump has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, accusing the body of "illegitimate and baseless" actions against the U.S. and Israel. Joe Inwood with our partners at BBC News has more from Jerusalem.
Senate Democrats delay vote on Kash Patel
Senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee were set to vote on advancing Kash Patel's nomination to lead the FBI on Thursday, but that has been delayed. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more on what this means.
Family of released Hamas hostage speaks out
CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay spoke with the brother and sister of Keith Siegal, an American-Israeli who had been held captive by Hamas until his release a few days ago.
U.S. allies and adversaries reject Trump's plan to "take over" Gaza
Only Israel has suggested openness to Trump's plan for the U.S. to move Palestinians out of Gaza and make it a "Riviera of the Middle East."
Hamas says it rejects Trump's Gaza plan
Hamas has responded to President Trump's plans for the U.S. to take control of Gaza, saying it categorically rejects the idea. CBS News national correspondent Ian Lee has the latest.
Netanyahu meeting with GOP leadership
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on Capitol Hill Thursday to meet with Republican congressional leadership. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Palestinians, Israelis on Trump's Gaza plans
Palestinians and Israelis are reacting to President Trump's proposal for the U.S. to develop the Gaza Strip amid Israel's ceasefire with Hamas. While some, like Israel's defense minister, have praised Trump's proposal, many oppose the idea. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more.
Arab Americans react to Trump's Gaza proposal
Residents in Dearborn, Michigan, near Detroit, are reacting to President Trump's comments about "taking over" the Gaza Strip. Dearborn has the highest percentage of Arab Americans of any U.S. city. In 2024, more voters cast a ballot for Trump than Kamala Harris in the historically democratic city.
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, was charged with aggravated murder.
Robert Redford, charismatic star and Oscar-winning director, dies at age 89
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Ousted CDC director to warn of "real risk" for vaccines for children if panel meets
Susan Monarez will testify before a Senate panel Wednesday about why she believes she was fired.
Cargo ship runs into engine trouble on way to space station
Two planned engine firings shut down prematurely, NASA said, putting the Cygnus cargo ship's approach to the space station on hold.
FBI's Patel faces questions on Kirk probe, Epstein files at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he fielded questions over his leadership of the bureau.
Trump unlikely to escape Epstein scandal on historic state visit to U.K.
The ongoing fallout over Epstein is likely to follow Trump on his formal state visit to the U.K., which just lost its ambassador in D.C. to the scandal.
Charlie Kirk suspect confessed to the killing in text to his roommate, prosecutor says
Court documents show the suspect's roommate found a note in their apartment that read, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I'm going to take it."
New CDC advisory panel members include more COVID vaccine critics
HHS and CDC announced five new members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices just days ahead of a scheduled meeting that's likely to discuss COVID vaccines and more.
Luigi Mangione's state terrorism charges dismissed, judge rules
Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court where his state terrorism charges were thrown out.