Group of Israeli hostages released by Hamas
Hamas has handed over a first group of living Israeli hostages to the Red Cross as part of President Trump's peace plan. Kelly O'Grady anchored CBS News' special report.
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Israel expects hostages to be freed "in a few hours" as ceasefire holds
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Reflecting on Oct. 7 and 2 years of Gaza war
Kelly O'Grady looks back at the Oct. 7 attack, the war in Gaza and the U.S. reaction to the conflict as Hamas prepares to release the remaining Israeli hostages.
Inside war-torn Gaza as ceasefire continues
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Israelis credit Trump with the ceasefire deal
Israel anxiously awaits the return of the remaining hostages seized by Hamas 735 days ago. Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv's Hostage Square for what they hope is the last time. Among them, President Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump, spoke to the crowd. Debora Patta has more.
Parents of deceased hostage speak out
Hamas is expected to begin releasing all of the remaining hostages on Monday. It will be the first time some families have seen their loved ones in more than two years. That includes the family of Israeli-American Omer Neutra. He was captured on Oct. 7, 2023, and died in Hamas captivity. Orna and Ronen Neutra, Omer's parents, join "The Daily Report."
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel on peace plan
Thousands of Palestinians who fled the northern region of the territory due to fighting are returning after the ceasefire went into effect. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro joins "The Takeout" to unpack phase one of the peace deal.
Clinton and Rice message to students on Gaza
Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton, two former secretaries of state, are weighing in on frustration among U.S. college students as the Israel-Hamas war raged on. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell spoke to Rice and Clinton about the latest developments in the Middle East.
Clinton and Rice praise Trump's peace deal
Hillary Clinton, who served during the Obama administration as secretary of state, and Condoleezza Rice, who served as secretary of state during George W. Bush's second term, joined CBS News' Norah O'Donnell as President Trump's Gaza peace plan enters its first phase. Rice and Clinton lauded the president's influence in the negotiations and broke down the obstacles ahead as the U.S. and the Middle East help shape the future of Gaza.
Clinton, Rice on influence for Gaza's future
Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, two former secretaries of state, say that U.S. troops being sent to the region and the support of multiple Middle East nations are meaningful steps toward establishing peace in Gaza. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell spoke to Clinton and Rice about the potential end of the Israel-Hamas war.
Israeli government approves hostage and ceasefire deal
Trump says Hamas will likely release all Israeli hostages by early next week, as the "first phase" of a deal to end the war in Gaza is expected to take effect soon.
Israel approves hostage release plan: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has posted on social media that his government approved a plan for the release of all remaining hostages in Gaza. The release of hostages is one aspect of President Trump's peace plan. The agreement would end the war in Gaza that has lasted just over two years. Will Todman, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Middle East program, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Israeli ambassador on how deal came together
Celebrations erupted in both Israel and Gaza after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of President Trump's peace plan. Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter joins "The Takeout" to explain what led to the deal and discuss what comes next.
Israel-Hamas deal could transform Middle East
President Trump appears so hopeful his Middle East peace deal will hold that he intends to fly there this weekend to cement a solution that could transform the region. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Israeli politics and the Gaza peace deal
Nadav Eyal, senior fellow at the School of International and Public Affairs, joins CBS News to discuss the agreement between Israel and Hamas to eventually end the war in Gaza. Following the conversation with Eyal, CBS News' Haley Ott reports from Tel Aviv.
Ofir Akunis on Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal
Consul General of Israel in New York Ofir Akunis joins CBS News with his reaction to Israel and Hamas agreeing to what President Trump calls the first phase of a deal to end the war in Gaza.
Trump provides new details on Gaza peace deal
Israel and Hamas signed a deal Thursday that President Trump called the first phase of an agreement to bring peace to Gaza. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Haley Ott have more.
Trump takes questions on Gaza peace deal
Israel and Hamas have signed a deal for what President Trump says is the first phase of an agreement to end the two-year-long war in Gaza. Mr. Trump took questions about the deal Thursday at the White House. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Will Middle East come together for peace?
Several Middle East nations have joined the efforts to secure peace in Gaza and an agreement between Israel and Hamas. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more.
Israelis react to Gaza peace deal first phase
Family members of the Israelis taken hostage on Oct, 7, 2023, are reacting to Israel and Hamas' agreement on the first phase of the Gaza peace deal. Many are crediting President Trump with the development after two years of war. CBS News' Haley Ott and Aaron Navarro report.
Middle East expert on Israel-Hamas deal
President Trump announced on Wednesday night that Israel and Hamas signed off on the first phase of a peace agreement. Mona Yacoubian, director and senior adviser of the Middle East program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with analysis.
Trump: Israel, Hamas reach deal to release all hostages
President Trump says Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for Hamas to release all remaining hostages and for Israel to withdraw its forces to an "agreed upon line." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump says he might visit Middle East
President Trump says he might travel to the Middle East as soon as this weekend as Israel and Hamas continue indirect negotiations to end the war in Gaza. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details.
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