Tag: world
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….
U.S. working to reopen Rafah crossing and bring in aid for Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. is working with Israel, Egypt and the United Nations to reopen a key humanitarian aid route. Former…
Why the U.S. doesn’t accept many Palestinian refugees
The Israel-Hamas war has triggered a wave of Palestinians fleeing Gaza. While the Biden administration has not announced efforts to resettle people from Gaza, historically…
Putin visits Beijing amid conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing Tuesday for a rare visit. Michael Swaine, director of the East Asia program at the Quincy Institute, joins…
Protesters on Capitol Hill call for Israel-Hamas cease-fire, hundreds arrested
The Capitol Police says roughly 300 people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at the Cannon House building in Washington, D.C., Wednesday. CBS News congressional…
Biden wraps Israel trip without meeting Arab leaders
President Biden on Wednesday wrapped his trip to Tel Aviv, where he reaffirmed his support for Israel during a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu….
Israel-Hamas war prompts warnings from DHS, FBI of “heightened” potential for violence
The U.S. government is warning law enforcement nationwide about the potential for unrest as a result of the Israel-Hamas war, with a new intelligence bulletin…
What to know about Hezbollah as militant group exchanges fire with Israel
Protesters have been gathering in the streets of Lebanon as the fighting between Israel and Hamas intensifies with demonstrators rallying outside the U.S. embassy in…
Addressing the Israel-Hamas war in classrooms
Teachers around the world are taking on the difficult task of addressing the war between Israel and Hamas in the classroom. Judy Pace is an…
Israel continues strikes across Gaza with some rockets hitting areas deemed safe zones
Israeli airstrikes hit targets across the Gaza Strip overnight, including some areas in the southern part of the territory that Israel had declared as safe…
What happened when Israel invaded Gaza in 2014?
The last time Israel launched a ground invasion into Gaza was 2014 with the region suffering major civilian casualties. CBS News’ Anne-Marie Green has a…
Biden to call for more funding to Israel and Ukraine in Oval Office address
President Biden is set to address the nation Thursday night about the U.S. response to the wars in Israel and Ukraine. CBS News has learned…
How Americans view Biden’s handling of Israel-Hamas war, according to CBS polling
New CBS polling shows that Americans have mixed reactions to President Biden’s approach to the Israel-Hamas war. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys…
Global divisions deepen amid Israel-Hamas war
While President Biden has affirmed U.S. support for Israel, Russia and China have called for a cease-fire. Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s “Morning Edition,” joins…
