Israel's top court deals Netanyahu a political blow amid war with Hamas
Israel's Supreme Court struck down part of Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial judicial overhaul, dealing him a political blow as he tries to manage the war with Hamas.
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Israel-Hamas war misinformation on social media
An investigation by CBS News found misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war can be easily found and spread on social media. One school in Dallas has a media literacy course to help teach teens, who often get their news from social media, how to separate fact from fiction. Tom Hanson reports.
Israel pulling thousands of troops out of Gaza
Israel has begun withdrawing thousands of troops from Gaza after a monthslong campaign that has killed over 20,000 in the territory, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. But as the bombardment of Gaza continues, Israeli officials warn its offensive in Gaza will go on for months. Ian Lee has the latest.
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is returning home
The USS Gerald R. Ford and its accompanying warships were deployed in the wake of the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas.
Israel starts moving thousands of troops out of the Gaza Strip
Israel says it's redeploying thousands of troops from Gaza, but it's not clear how significant the move will prove amid warnings of a "prolonged" offensive against Hamas.
North Korea's Kim hurls nuclear threats as U.S. heads into election year
Kim Jong Un ordered North Korea's military to "thoroughly annihilate" the U.S. and South Korea if his isolated nation is provoked, state media say.
Russia launches new wave of attacks in Ukraine
Russia launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks against Kharkiv and other cities in Ukraine on Sunday, in apparent retaliation for a deadly Ukrainian attack against Belgorod, Russia, the day before. At least 20 people in Ukraine were injured.
Death toll rises in Gaza amid grim New Year's Eve
Few people in Gaza are celebrating New Year as Israel has intensified its operations in recent days and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war could last many more months. More than 21,800 people have died in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Ian Lee reports.
Biden administration aids Israel with weapons
The Biden administration is bypassing Congress a second time and approving an emergency weapons sale to Israel. Meanwhile, Israel's defense minister said troops are forging ahead and reaching Hamas' command centers. Ian Lee has more.
Israel, Hezbollah clashing on Lebanon border
The Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah are continuing to trade blows along Lebanon's border with Israel, leading to concerns that the northern border may become a second front amid the war in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli citizens are calling for the release of all remaining hostages taken on Oct. 7. Ian Lee has more from Israel.
U.S.-Israeli woman was killed in Oct. 7 attack
Israeli authorities have confirmed that Judy Weinstein Haggai, a 70-year-old English teacher and Israeli-American living near the Gaza border who was believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas militants during the Oct. 7 attack, was actually killed on the day of the assault. Last week, officials said her husband, Gadi Haggai, was also killed on Oct. 7. Ian Lee reports.
Kim Jong Un vows to ramp up war preparations
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is calling for accelerated war preparations in response to confrontational moves he says are led by the United States. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Israel launches barrage of airstrikes on Gaza
Israel has launched airstrikes on about 200 targets in Gaza over a 24-hour period, including a strike on a refugee camp which killed dozens of people. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.
Palestinian shepherds in West Bank under attack
Palestinian shepherds and their families are being driven from their West Bank homes, with their livestock being killed, by militant Israeli settlers. Groups of volunteer activists, which include Americans, patrol the region, attempting to help protect the families that live there. Ramy Inocencio reports from the Jordan Valley.
Palestinian cancel Christmas in Bethlehem
Palestinian Christians have canceled Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem this year, given the intensifying carnage in Gaza. "I believe God right now is under the rubble," Pastor Munther Isaac said. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest from the occupied West Bank.
Palestinian pastor on war in Gaza: "It feels that even God is silent"
The Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Christian in Bethlehem, says that, after nearly three months of death, destruction and shattered lives on both sides of the Israeli-Hamas war, there is no Christmas in the city traditionally viewed as the birthplace of Jesus. Correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the somberness of Christmas 2023, from holy sites empty of pilgrims, to the despair felt by those caught in the conflict.
Israeli airstrikes in expanded offensive kill at least 90, officials say
Rescuers and hospital officials say Israeli strikes flattened two Gaza homes, killing more than 90 Palestinians, including dozens from an extended family.
Israel orders more evacuations in Gaza
As Israel widens its ground offensive in Gaza, it is ordering more evacuations inside the territory. On Friday, the U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for more humanitarian aid in Gaza, but the chief of the international agency said Israel's actions are creating major obstacles to aid distribution. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab is in Jerusalem with the latest.
Man whose parents were killed on Oct. 7 calls for peace in Gaza
Maoz Inon said he can only hope for peace and understanding after his parents were killed by militants on Oct. 7.
War cancels Christmas events in Bethlehem
Christmas events in Bethlehem are canceled this year because of the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News' Chris Livesay speaks to Christians in Bethlehem about their desire for peace.
Gaza cease-fire talks at a standstill
As Israel continues its assault on Hamas, negotiations for another cease-fire appeared to break down Thursday. This comes as humanitarian conditions in Gaza continue to worsen, with only 9 of the territory's 36 hospitals functioning — and even those struggling. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Ikea warns of product delays and shortages amid Red Sea attacks
More than 20 vessels have come under attack in the Red Sea since mid-November, forcing shippers to bypass one of the world's busiest trade routes.
"Mercy flights" take injured Gazans to safety
CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab has been on a rare "Mercy flight" to airlift some of Gaza's most sick and seriously wounded — mainly of them children and their families — from the war zone to receive vital medical care in Abu Dhabi. Tyab talked to some of the passengers who shared their harrowing stories of sickness, survival, and, for some, separation as they leave behind loved ones in Gaza to seek desperately needed treatment in the UAE.
Mercy flights give some of Gaza's most vulnerable a chance at survival
As deaths in Gaza soar and the Palestinian enclave's hospitals struggle, mercy flights to the UAE give some of the most vulnerable a chance to survive.
A Gaza mother's harrowing journey to meet her baby, born in a war zone
An Israeli strike sent Noor Rihan to the hospital 8 months into her pregnancy. She "lost hope" that her newborn son had survived. Now, they're finally together in Egypt.
Trump says he's fired Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook
The president made the dramatic move after engaging in months of public attacks against the central bank.
Trump floats changing Defense Department to Department of War
President Trump on Monday floated returning the Department of Defense to its prior name, the Department of War, calling its current moniker "too defensive."
FEMA staff argue Trump administration's cuts risk undoing progress since Katrina
A group of current and former FEMA officials is blasting the Trump administration for its sweeping changes to the disaster relief agency, days before the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.
California Republicans file petition to stop special election on Newsom's redistricting plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is facing more legal pushback as state Republicans filed another emergency petition to block a November special election on the proposal.
House Oversight Committee subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein's estate
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed estate of Jeffrey Epstein, seeking over a dozen categories of documents.
More homesellers are pulling their properties off the market. Here's why.
Unable to find buyers, a growing number of sellers are pulling their homes off the market rather than compromise on price.
Trump wants to punish flag burning. Is burning the American flag illegal?
President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to go after people who burn the American flag.
Why Cracker Barrel's new logo is a flop, according to branding experts
Cracker Barrel badly misread its own customer base — and our culturally sensitive times — in trying to spruce up its image, experts say.