Tag: Middle East
Speaker vacancy hampers U.S. aid to Israel, Biden says U.S. support for Israelis “rock solid”
Political leaders in the U.S. have vowed to support Israel after the Iran-backed Hamas militant group launched a bloody early-morning surprise attack on Saturday, but…
Americans are trying to help family escape Israel following Gaza “complete siege” order
Israel says it has claimed complete control of the southern part of the country and has imposed a total blockade of Gaza. CBS News reporter…
Oil prices surge following Hamas’ attack on Israel
If the Israeli-Hamas conflict widens, it could impact the supply of oil from the Middle East. Prices have already risen since the first airstrikes Saturday….
More than 900 Israelis have died since Hamas attack Saturday, officials say
Although the death toll is expected to increase significantly on both sides, Israel confirmed today their number of dead is approaching 1,000. CBS News national…
Thousands of Israeli reservists called up for war against Hamas
Israel is calling up troops by the thousands as it responds to the deadly surprise attack by Hamas militants. Military reservists are determined to protect…
At least 1,200 killed in Israel-Hamas fighting, several Americans confirmed dead
Israel’s military continues to battle Hamas in at least seven locations, two days after the militant group launched an unprecedented attack. Israeli officials confirmed at…
Fighting continues between Israel and Hamas militants | Special Report
Fighting intensified between Israeli forces and Hamas overnight after Palestinian militants launched highly coordinated attacks from Gaza on Saturday. Israel responded with missile attacks and…
What Israel’s “complete siege” on Gaza could mean
Israel has ordered a “complete siege” on Gaza following a major attack by Hamas over the weekend. The death toll on both sides has soared…
Schumer meets with China’s Xi, expresses disappointment Beijing hasn’t condemned Hamas
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer met with Chinese President Xi Jinping Monday, part of a visit by six senators looking to improve relations between the…
How Israeli intelligence failed before Hamas attacks
Many are wondering how Israeli intelligence did not anticipate the Hamas attacks this past weekend. Chuck Freilich, a former deputy national security adviser in Israel,…
American in Israel whose family was taken hostage by Hamas speaks out
Abbey Onn is an American who’s been living in Israel for eight years. Five of her family members, with ages ranging from 12 to 80,…
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…
Israeli-American soldier killed battling Hamas
Israeli-American Aryeh Ziering was among the first Israeli soldiers killed in action in southern Israel at the height of Hamas’ brutal assault. CBS News foreign…
Father of missing Israeli soldier calls on U.S. to “be active” in hostage recovery
Itay Chen is a 19-year-old U.S. and Israeli citizen who was serving his first year in the Israel Defense Forces. No one has seen or…
