Freed Israeli hostage explains why she shook a Hamas militant's hand
Yocheved Lifshitz, 85, says she "went through hell" being taken hostage by Hamas, but after 2 weeks in captivity, she shook one of the militants' hands.
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Released hostage speaks out about experience
Released hostage Yocheved Lifshitz speaks out at an Israeli hospital about her experience in Gaza. She says Hamas was prepared with doctors and supplies for hostages from the attack. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Gazan journalists risk it all to tell the story as bombs rain down
CBS News' Marwan Al-Ghoul is among the roughly 2 million people trapped in Gaza as Israel tries to destroy Hamas, and he's trying to tell the story.
IDF spokesman says goal is to destroy Hamas
"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil sits down with Israel's military spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari. They discuss Israeli's military goals, the state of hostages and the future of Gaza.
10/23: America Decides
At least 9 GOP lawmakers vying for speaker opening; How GOP is reacting to Trump filing in N.H.
Hamas releases 2 more hostages as war with Israel continues
Two more hostages taken by Hamas during the deadly Oct. 7 attack, identified by Israeli officials as Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, have been released.
10/23: CBS News Mornings
U.S. seeking to delay Israel's ground offensive in Gaza; More storms expected across Central Plains, Midwest.
Biden makes case for aid to Israel, Ukraine
President Biden addressed the nation in a rare primetime address Thursday, calling on Congress to pass a $100 billion funding package that includes money for Ukraine and Israel. New CBS News polling shows more than half of Americans disapprove of how the president is handling the Israel-Hamas conflict. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.
U.S. woman and five children stuck in Gaza
An American woman is stuck in Gaza with her husband and five children after the war started during her trip to see family in the area. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Family speaks about 2 freed American hostages
Family members of Judith and Natalie Raanan, the two American hostages who Hamas released on Friday, say they are grateful for the support from President Biden and the American people. They tell CBS News' Holly Williams about how they are doing, and their wish to see a ground invasion of Gaza delayed until all the hostages held are back with their families.
U.S. pushes Israel to delay invasion as Hamas still holds 222 hostages
Deadly, ongoing Israeli airstrikes are fueling anger across the region and fear for 222 Hamas hostages in Gaza as the U.S. tries to delay an invasion.
Why U.S. is urging Israel to slow invasion
The U.S. has sought to slow Israel's plans for a ground invasion of Gaza, sources say, as the Biden administration focuses on efforts to free hostages being held by Hamas. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
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.
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.
Israeli military reservist from D.C. area killed in missile attack in Israel
Omer Balva, 22, was killed Friday in northern Israel near the Lebanese border, after being called last week to serve as a reservist in the Israeli military.
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.
Ground assault in Gaza could come at any moment
Israeli troops have been preparing for a ground assault into Gaza that could start at any moment. An advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News that civilian casualties are inevitable. Tony Dokoupil will have more Monday on "CBS Mornings."
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire
Israeli forces and Hezbollah have been trading fire along the border between Israel and Lebanon. The exchanges threaten to expand the war into a wider regional conflict. Ian Lee reports.
With protests over Mideast war, questions arise about America's role
As President Biden equates assistance for U.S. allies with supporting national security, Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer says no other nation can come close to serving as the global police defending democracy against terrorists and authoritarians. But growing anger over the Mideast war, which is igniting rage globally, is making that task more difficult. Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
Truckloads of humanitarian aid finally enter Gaza
After two weeks of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, humanitarian aid is finally getting in from Egypt, though it's a fraction of what's needed. Correspondent Holly Williams reports on the worsening crisis since Hamas launched its attacks on Israel on October 7, with a retaliatory ground invasion by Israeli forces expected soon.
Military spokesman says Israel plans to increase strikes on Gaza
Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters Saturday that "We are going to increase the attacks, from today."
Humanitarian aid enters Gaza as Egypt opens border crossing
However, no U.S. citizens or other foreign nationals who have been stranded in Gaza since the war began were allowed to cross into Egypt.
Federal agencies watch for threats to U.S.
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, federal law enforcement officials in the U.S. are on the lookout for homeland threats. Jewish and Muslim communities are on edge, and multiple agencies have warned of possible threats. Catherine Herridge has more.
Aid enters Gaza after hostage release
Hours after Hamas released an American woman and her daughter who were taken captive during the brutal attack on Israel on Oct. 7, humanitarian aid has begun to enter Gaza. The territory has been under a blockade since those attacks, with no food, water, medicine or fuel entering. Over a million people have been displaced. Christina Ruffini has more.
Ground invasion of Gaza Strip looms
Israeli tanks are lined up at the country's southern border as many anticipate a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, Israel warned citizens in Jordan and Egypt to leave the countries immediately because of concerns that they could be targeted. Roxana Saberi has more.
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U.S. to resume "neighborhood checks" for citizenship applications
The Trump administration is reinstating a long-dormant practice of conducting "neighborhood checks" to vet immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship.
SpaceX launches giant Super Heavy-Starship rocket on critical test flight
SpaceX on Tuesday night launched the 10th test flight of its giant Super Heavy-Starship rocket, a milestone mission to demonstrate fixes and upgrades in the wake of three catastrophic failures earlier this year.
Cracker Barrel to return to its old logo after backlash
Last week, Cracker Barrel announced that it was changing its logo to remove the image of a man sitting in a chair leaning against a barrel, and replacing it with a logo that only featured the chain's name.
Trump's move to fire Lisa Cook could give him leverage over Fed board, analysts say
Removing a top Fed official threatens to shake investor confidence in the central bank's long-standing independence, according to Wall Street observers.
Florida could be next big target for GOP redistricting before 2026 elections
Florida has plans to target three to five House seats held by Democrats.
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Texas man arrested for allegedly making bomb threats outside ICE facility
A Dallas man was arrested for allegedly approaching an ICE facility and claiming he had a bomb, a senior Homeland Security official tells CBS News.
DOJ investigating whether ex-FBI officials mishandled Russia docs, source says
The Justice Department is investigating whether former FBI officials mishandled documents that were found in a burn bag, a source told CBS News.
Jack Smith lawyers say basis of ethics probe against him is "imaginary"
An ethics probe has been launched into Jack Smith's handling of two investigations of Donald Trump before the 2024 election.
Utah ordered to redraw congressional map, seat for Democrats possible
Although unrelated, the Utah ruling comes amid redistricting issues throughout the country, most notably in Texas and California.