Tag: Middle East
Inside Gaza’s humanitarian crisis as basic resources dwindle
More than a week after Hamas launched its bloody terror rampage in southern Israel, killing some 1,400 people and capturing almost 200 hostages, Israel was…
DeSantis says U.S. should not take in Palestinian refugees from Gaza
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said on “Face the Nation” Sunday, the United States should not take in any Palestinian refugees if they’re able to…
Gaza residents able to make it to Rafah border crossing face uncertainty
As civilians caught in Gaza try to get out before Israel’s ground offensive, those who do make it to Rafah border crossings face life-threatening airstrikes…
Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza ahead of invasion, West Bank on edge
Israel continues to bombard Gaza with airstrikes ahead of their planned ground invasion, even in southern parts of the Gaza Strip where civilians had been…
Israeli villages near Lebanon border ordered to evacuate
Clashes with Hezbollah along the Israel-Lebanon border have moved Israeli authorities to order evacuations of villages in the area. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi…
Biden to visit Israel; 2,000 U.S. troops ready to deploy in support roles
President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to deliver a strong message of support to a key U.S. ally that has declared war on the…
Reports: Hospital struck by rocket in Gaza, at least 500 killed
The Gaza Health Ministry says at least 500 people were killed Tuesday by an airstrike that hit a hospital compound in the center of Gaza…
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage, mother pleads for release
Israel says Hamas is holding almost 200 hostages, including Israeli troops and civilians. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more on a new…
Dozens reported dead in Israeli airstrikes in southern Gaza, where civilians had been told to go
Israel was conducting heavy airstrikes early Tuesday in and near the southern Gaza towns of Khan Younis and Rafah, where Israel had told civilians to…
Retired general on what to expect from an Israeli invasion of Gaza
Retired Gen. Joseph L. Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, joined CBS News to discuss what kind of warfare will be seen in Gaza…
Biden’s objectives as he heads to Israel with Middle East in crisis
President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday to deliver a strong message of support for the nation amid its war with Hamas. From Israel, Mr….
Israel-Hamas war sparks concerns of recession, gas price spike
There are growing concerns that the outbreak of war in the Middle East could tip the world economy into a recession. If Israel is brought…
Pentagon sends more aid to Israel hoping to deter further Middle East warfare
Security assistance from the U.S. is flowing into Israel as the Defense Department tries to boost deterrence efforts in the region. So far, the Pentagon…
Jordan loses 2nd speaker vote, Biden reaffirms U.S. support for Israel, more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on Rep. Jim Jordan’s second attempt to win the 217 votes necessary to fill the House speaker seat, President Biden meeting with…
