Israeli troops prepare for invasion of Gaza
Troops from the Israel Defense Forces are preparing for a widely expected ground invasion of Gaza. Tony Dokoupil talks to soldiers as they return to service to fight Hamas.
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U.S. asking Israel to delay ground offensive
Two sources told CBS News the U.S. has sought to slow Israel's plans for a ground invasion in order to prioritize the release of hostages and the distribution of aid. The White House said Sunday that Israel had agreed to allow a "continued flow of assistance" into Gaza after more than two weeks of a complete blockade cut the Palestinian enclave's roughly 2.3 million inhabitants off from supplies. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Israel, West Bank on edge
The latest of several recent airstrikes in the West Bank targeted what Israel called a "terrorist compound" in the city of Jenin on Sunday. The deadly strike fuelled angry protests on the streets that have been ramping up since Israel started bombing Gaza. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more.
U.S. boosts military presence in Middle East
The U.S. will redeploy one of its strike groups to the Persian Gulf and send additional air defense systems to the region, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday amid growing concern in Washington about a wider war in the Middle East. There are also signs the White House is working to keep Israel's troops out of Gaza for now. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe is at the White House with more.
What we know about the Hamas attack on Israel, and Israel's response
The Hamas militant group's coordinated terror attack on Israel on Oct. 7 was the deadliest assault in the region in decades, and prompted Israel to declare war.
10/22: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins amid dramatic developments in the Middle East as Israel steps up air and artillery strikes in Gaza as well as the occupied West Bank. Plus, former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney on the chaotic week in the House.
Hussein Ibish on the dehumanizing of Palestinians and Israelis
The Arab Mideast scholar Hussein Ibish says the current infrastructure of Israeli occupiers and stateless Palestinians forces the two peoples into a toxic relationship of dominance and subordination, and that they must replace violent occupation and resistance with genuine coexistence.
Blinken: Released American hostages in Israel
Two U.S. hostages, a mother and a daughter from suburban Chicago, were released by the Hamas militant group on Friday, officials announced. The freed hostages were identified as Judith and Natalie Raanan, according to a spokesperson for the Israeli prime minister's office. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took questions from reporters at the State Department about the hostage release. Following the briefing, CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini had more on efforts to release other hostages.
Israel evacuates a border town as war with Hamas threatens to expand
As Israel bombs Hamas in Gaza and aid remains locked out, Iran's other allies in the region appear to test the water, fueling fear of a wider regional war.
Watch Miami-based rabbi, imam discuss Israel-Hamas war
CBS News Miami's Tania Francois sat down with a South Florida rabbi and iman to discuss the Israel-Hamas war.
Palestinians in West Bank protest Israel
In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Palestinians are taking to the streets to protest Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. CBS News reporter Haley Ott reports on demonstrations in Ramallah.
Aid bound for Gaza doesn't include fuel
President Biden, during his visit earlier in the week, got Israel to commit to halting its strikes near the only border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to enable aid to get in, but it remained unclear Friday when the gates will open. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has the latest.
Israeli family says baby boy among 3 held hostage by Hamas
CBS News meets a family struggling "not to think about the worst" with 3 loved ones believed to be Hamas captives, including a 10-month-old boy.
Poll shows disapproval of Biden on Israel
A new CBS News poll shows more than half of Americans disapprove of how the president is handling the Israel-Hamas conflict. And notably, a third of Democrats disapprove, which creates a challenge as he campaigns to spend billions more to defend Israel and Ukraine. Meanwhile, in Israel, Biden's words and actions have been received as a welcome sign of support. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Imtiaz Tyab have more.
Gaza waits for aid amid airstrikes; Israeli troops told to "be ready" to invade
No humanitarian aid yet, but more Israeli airstrikes in Gaza as anger spreads across the region over a hospital blast the U.S. and Israel blame on Palestinian militants.
U.S. ship intercepts missiles launched from Yemen
A U.S. Navy warship in the Red Sea intercepted several missiles and drones launched from Yemen, sparking concerns the U.S. could get pulled into a wider war in the Middle East. David Martin reports.
Assessing U.S. threats amid Israel-Hamas war
The U.S. government is warning law enforcement nationwide about the potential for unrest as a result of the Israel-Hamas war, with a new intelligence bulletin saying "lone offenders" inspired by events overseas pose the greatest threat in the United States. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Expectations for Biden's Oval Office address
President Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office Thursday at 8 p.m. to affirm the United States' solidarity with Israel and Ukraine. He will ask Congress for $100 billion in supplemental funding, which includes billions in wartime aid for Israel and Ukraine. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Anger grows after Gaza hospital blast
Thousands have filled the streets across the Middle East to protest Israel's war against Hamas, as Israeli strikes on Gaza continue. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports.
What happened when Israel last invaded Gaza?
The last time Israel launched a ground invasion into Gaza was 2014 with the region suffering major civilian casualties. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has a look back at that conflict.
Israel continues strikes across Gaza
Israeli airstrikes hit targets across the Gaza Strip overnight, including some areas in the southern part of the territory that Israel had declared as safe zones. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has more.
Addressing the Israel-Hamas war in classrooms
Teachers around the world are taking on the difficult task of addressing the war between Israel and Hamas in the classroom. Judy Pace is an author and professor at the University of San Francisco School of Education who facilitates professional learning on teaching controversial issues with educators in the U.S. and around the world. She joined CBS News to discuss how educators should handle the war.
Israel-Hamas war prompts DHS, FBI warning
The U.S. government is warning law enforcement nationwide about the potential for unrest as a result of the Israel-Hamas war, with a new intelligence bulletin saying "lone offenders" inspired by events overseas pose the greatest threat here in the United States. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has more.
What to know about Hezbollah
Protesters have been gathering in the streets of Lebanon as the fighting between Israel and Hamas intensifies with demonstrators rallying outside the U.S. embassy in Beirut following news of a Gaza hospital's destruction. Meanwhile, Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah has been exchanging fire with Israeli soldiers along the border, raising concerns that violence could spread throughout the region. Middle East geopolitical expert Trita Parsi joined CBS News to discuss the history of Hezbollah and how precarious the situation is right now in the region.
Fury across Middle East over Israel-Hamas war
Tension in the Middle East was still rising Thursday over Israel's relentless strikes on Gaza -- and warring narratives over what happened at the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday night, where Palestinian officials say an explosion killed hundreds of people. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab, Holly Williams, Chris Livesay and Ed O'Keefe have more.
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Watch Live: Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez testifies on RFK Jr., vaccines
Former CDC Director Susan Monarez and Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry are testifying before a Senate panel weeks after departing in a dramatic shakeup at the health agency.
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King greets Trump for U.K. state visit under shadow of Epstein scandal
Trump is receiving the royal treatment from King Charles on a historic second U.K. state visit, but he's been greeted also by protests over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Watch Live: FBI's Patel testifies in aftermath of Kirk shooting
FBI Director Kash Patel is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday for a second day of questioning by lawmakers.
Spirit Airlines flight warned to move farther from Air Force One over Long Island
Air traffic controllers urgently and repeatedly ordered the pilots of a Spirit Airlines flight to turn away from Air Force One over Long Island, New York as Air Force One took President Trump and others to a state visit to the U.K.
Maps show the forecast track of Tropical Storm Gabrielle
Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed Wednesday morning over the central Atlantic Ocean, becoming the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
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Cardi B on expecting baby with Stefon Diggs and falling in love again
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Obama says America is at "inflection point" amid political violence
Former President Barack Obama addressed recent acts of political violence during remarks at a Pennsylvania nonprofit on Tuesday.
Pharaoh's 3,000-year-old gold bracelet goes missing from museum
The bracelet, described as a golden band adorned with "spherical lapis lazuli beads," belonged to King Amenemope, a pharaoh of Egypt's 21st Dynasty.
The IRS will soon set its 2026 tax brackets. See how yours could change.
The IRS adjusts its tax provisions for inflation every year, which can help taxpayers avoid so-called "bracket creep."