Lebanon's Hezbollah names replacement for slain former leader
Naim Qassem is a founding member of Hezbollah and has been the party's deputy secretary general since the early 1990's.
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Will Iran respond to Israel's attack?
Israel is on alert after launching a public attack toward Iran as a response to the Oct. 1, 2024, attacks. It's not clear if Iran plans to respond to Israel's latest move. Meanwhile, this comes as cease-fire talks appear to be resuming in Qatar. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest on the Middle East conflict.
White House notified before Israeli attack on Iran
A defense official told CBS News that the U.S. was given a heads-up in advance of Israel's retaliatory attack against Iran. The U.S. is not involved in the strikes, but President Biden has been briefed on the situation. Ed O'Keefe, CBS News senior White House and political correspondent, and Sam Vinograd, CBS News national security contributor, have more.
Israel attack on Iran: What we know so far
Israel launched its long-anticipated retaliatory attack on Iran on Friday night. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Charlie D'Agata have the latest.
Israel says strike limited to Iran military sites
In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said its retaliatory attack on Iran was limited to "precise strikes on military targets." CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd CBS News and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan join to break down what it means.
Israel's strikes on Iran could affect peace talks
Israel's retaliatory strikes against Iran come after Secretary of State Antony Blinked arrived in Israel to make another push for a cease-fire with Iran's proxy groups. Journalist Courtney Kealy discusses how the counterstrike could affect looming peace talks in Doha this weekend.
Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran
Israel conducted what it described as precise strikes on military targets in Iran in retaliation for Iran's Oct. 1 missile attack on Israel, the IDF said. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett leads a special report.
Blinken pushing to revive cease-fire talks
The casualty count in both Gaza and Lebanon continues to rise as Israel moves forward with its military operations. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is once again pushing for an end to the violence, urging Israel back to the negotiating table for cease-fire talks. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio breaks down the latest from Tel Aviv.
World awaits potential cease-fire news
Leaders from the U.S., Israel, Egypt and other nations are hoping to rekindle Israel, Hamas cease-fire talks as Qatar indicates it has engaged Hamas leadership again for a possible deal. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Israel accused of killing journalists in Lebanon, kids at Gaza hospital
Israel says it's targeting Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, but health officials in both places say the civilian death toll is climbing.
Journalists reportedly killed in IDF strike
Israel is being accused of committing a war crime by Lebanon's information minister after an Israeli strike reportedly killed three journalists in southeast Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel says five of its soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah attack Thursday in southern Lebanon. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on the conflict in the Middle East.
Medical workers at risk amid Mideast conflict
Israel's multi-front conflict against Iranian-backed Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon is forcing medical staff and first responders to put their lives on the line to care for the critically wounded. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Beirut. Warning: Some images may be difficult to watch.
Austin on Israeli strikes against Lebanese army
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed concerns to his Israeli counterpart, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, about Israeli strikes against the Lebanese Army as well as the amount of aid getting into Gaza. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.
Blinken announces aid money for Palestinians
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, still trying to restart long-dormant cease-fire negotiations in the Middle East, has announced an additional $135 million in aid money for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange attacks
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has put more civilians at risk as Israeli forces attacked more targets around Beirut. Meanwhile, Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel. One eyewitness told CBS News' Debora Patta that they believe Israel is using the same tactics in Lebanon as it used in Gaza. Israel says it operates within strict international rules of engagement.
Israeli offensives continue in Lebanon, Gaza
Lebanon's health ministry says Israeli forces carried out nearly 20 attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs Wednesday night. Those strikes came as the IDF appeared to tighten its siege of northern Gaza. While Israel continues fighting on multiple fronts, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the region to try to push for cease-fires. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Nancy Cordes have more.
White House pushes for post-war Gaza plan
In the face of overwhelming pessimism, the White House is still pushing Israel toward a cease-fire in Gaza along with an outline for plans once the fighting is over. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.
Optimism slim for cease-fire in Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the killing of Hamas commander Yahya Sinwar provides a real opportunity to bring home the Israelis still held in Gaza, but CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports that a deal is still far from being reached.
First responders caught in Israeli strikes
As the fighting continues in Lebanon, rescue workers risk their lives to help civilians. Hussein Fakih, who leads a team of Lebanese government rescue workers, claims they are being deliberately targeted. The Israel Defense Forces said it operates according to strict international law and makes vast efforts not to hit civilians. Meanwhile, Israel announced it's killed Hezbollah successor in Lebanon.
Lebanese medics claim Israel is targeting them with airstrikes
A Lebanese first responder says Israeli strikes have killed eight members of his team in just a month of war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.
As Blinken pushes for peace, Israel pushes offensives in Gaza, Lebanon
Israel steps up offensives against Iran-backed groups in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip as Antony Blinken returns to the region to push for a cease-fire.
A look at first responders in Lebanon amid strikes
Israeli airstrikes continue to pummel Lebanon as the conflict in the Middle East escalates. Debora Patta takes a look at how first responders are handling the crisis and saving the wounded.
State Dept. on document leak, Lebanon
Deputy State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel briefed reporters as the FBI confirmed it is investigating a classified document leak related to Israel's plans to respond to Iran's missile attack. Patel also commented on Israel's ongoing conflict in Lebanon against the Hezbollah militant group.
Hezbollah fires rocket barrage into Israel
Hours before U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv to try to revive stalled cease-fire negotiations, Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets into northern and central Israel. There are currently no reports of any casualties. Overnight, Israeli forces carried out more airstrikes across Lebanon. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.
Blinken to meet with Netanyahu in Israel
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday in Israel as the White House tries to revive hostage release talks in the wake of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's killing. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 9th time on Day 15 of shutdown
The government shutdown is in its third week as the Senate failed again to advance a House-passed measure to fund the government.
Hamas says it has handed over all Israeli hostage remains it could recover
The Israeli military said it had received coffins believed to contain the remains of two more deceased hostages.
Trump confirms he has authorized CIA covert operations in Venezuela
CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe asked President Trump Wednesday why he had authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela.
6 highlights from Netanyahu's interview with CBS News
Netanyahu discussed the Gaza peace plan and defended Israel's actions in the region.
Judge temporarily blocks firing of federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from firing workers during the government shutdown, saying the human cost "cannot be tolerated."
Cybersecurity order warns of "imminent risk" to federal agencies
Officials warned that attackers could exploit the vulnerabilities to steal credentials, move laterally through networks, and potentially take full control of targeted systems.
Trump hosts tech companies and business titans as he raises money for ballroom
President Trump has sought to raise $200 million for a new White House ballroom — and has tapped these megacompanies and wealthy individuals for donations.
Bank of America sued over alleged financial ties to Jeffrey Epstein
A new lawsuit alleges Bank of America profited from its dealings with convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Americans are living longer, but lack proper planning, study finds
The U.S. population of people over 65 is expected to surge by 40% over the next 25 years, but many aren't prepared for longevity, a new study says.