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Biden, Netanyahu to stay in contact as Israel-Hamas war unfolds
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have committed to staying in regular contact as Israel’s war with Hamas unfolds in real time. CBS…
President Biden pledges support to Israel as death toll nears 1,000
President Biden says the United States “unequivocally condemns” Hamas’ attacks on Israel as officials there confirm their dead toll is approaching 1,000. CBS News chief…
John Kirby on U.S. assistance to Israel amid war with Hamas
Israel has ordered a complete siege on Gaza after Hamas launched a surprise attack Saturday. John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, joins…
What’s next in Israel-Hamas war as violence continues on fourth day
Gaza was pummeled by aerial bombardments on Tuesday as Israel Defense Forces continued to carry out the first phase of their retaliation for Saturday’s unprecedented…
Biden confirms Americans among those killed, held hostage by Hamas
The Israel-Hamas war intensified Tuesday as the Israeli military took out what they said were Hamas strongholds in Gaza and reporters got a close-up look…
First U.S. weapons shipment arrives in Israel
President Biden reiterated U.S. support of Israel on Tuesday, vowing to continue sending military assistance. The president and members of his administration spoke with Israeli…
Israeli first responders say Hamas slaughtered entire families in kibbutz communities
Israeli emergency responders are sharing what they saw in the aftermath of Hamas’ brutal terror attacks on kibbutz communities in Israel. CBS News senior foreign…
Biden says commitment to Israel “is unshakable” after Hamas terror attacks
President Biden said Wednesday his “commitment to Israel’s security and the safety of the Jewish people is unshakable.” CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia…
How the Israel-Hamas war differs from past conflicts in region
As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, some are looking at the conflict as part of a new and destabilized world order. Wall…
U.S. efforting evacuations for Americans trapped in Israel
The United States is arranging evacuations for Americans trying to flee Israel, with charter flights beginning Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent…
How Americans view the Israel-Palestine conflict, according to polling
A recent poll shows a significant increase in American support for Israel in the days following the Hamas attacks. Cameron Easley, a Morning Consult lead…
Biden says U.S. “working round the clock” to free American Hamas hostages
President Biden on Friday spoke for over an hour with the families of 14 Americans who are missing following Hamas’ attack on Israel. At an…
Biden holds national security meetings on Israel-Hamas war
President Biden postponed a Monday trip to Colorado in part to focus on national security meetings dealing with the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News chief Washington…
Biden to visit Israel Wednesday, Blinken announces
President Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday amid the country’s war with the militant group Hamas, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Monday night….
