Tag: hamas
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 the disarray on Capitol Hill and the vacancy at speaker…
Hamas “unleashed floodgates of hell,” IDF spokesperson says
Israel and Hamas are at war after the militant group launched deadly attacks from Gaza on Saturday. Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, international spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, joins CBS News to discuss the conflict….
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 News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. #news #biden…
Why is Hamas attacking Israel — and why now?
As Israel’s war with Hamas burns, millions of people are caught in the middle. CBS News senior correspondent Charlie D’Agata looks at what motivated Hamas’ attack. Plus, Steven Cook, senior fellow at the Council on…
Israel ramps up retaliation against Gaza militants
Hundreds have been killed since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel Saturday, leading the prime minister to declare war and unleash deadly strikes on Gaza. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams and CBS…
Congress paralyzed on Israel without House speaker
Political leaders in the U.S. have vowed to support Israel after the Hamas militant group launched a deadly attack on Saturday, but Congress can’t do anything about the situation until a new House speaker is…
American in Tel Aviv describes destruction in Israel
American civilian Rebecca Brindza survived a rocket strike near her home in Tel Aviv over the weekend. She joined CBS News to discuss the harrowing attack. #news #israel #worldnews CBS News Streaming Network is the…
GOP presidential candidates respond to Hamas attack on Israel
Republicans on the campaign trail have been voicing support for Israelis and criticizing the Biden administration’s foreign policy. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more. #news #israel #politics CBS News Streaming Network is the…
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 Haley Ott reports from Tel Aviv and Richard LeBaron, a…
Conflict in Israel comes ahead of House speaker vote
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke out today on the conflict in Israel, saying Hamas had been planning the attack for some time. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion asked McCarthy if his ousting influenced…
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. Bill Watts, a markets editor for MarketWatch, joins CBS News…
NYPD officers were touring Israel when Hamas attacked
A group of NYPD officers were in Israel when Hamas attacks began Saturday morning. Richard Priem, the COO of Community Security Service, joins CBS News with his account of the strikes and what his group…
Israeli forces mobilize along Gaza border following deadly Hamas attacks
Israel says it has reclaimed control of the southern part of the country after the deadly attacks by Hamas militants. It has also carried out hundreds of airstrikes in Gaza while Hamas has fired rockets…
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 security correspondent David Martin, and Matthew Levitt, a director with…
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 White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. #news #israel #worldnews CBS…
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 their nation and defeat Hamas. CBS News’ Haley Ott spoke…
U.S. response to Israel-Hamas war, House speaker race latest and more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on the Biden administration’s pledge to support Israel after Hamas launched a surprise attack Saturday, new CBS polling on what the American public is looking for in the next House speaker and…
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 “America Decides” to discuss how the Biden administration is responding…
What lies ahead in the Israel-Hamas war?
More than 1,500 people have been killed since the Hamas militant group launched a surprise assault on Israel from Gaza early Saturday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and foreign affairs journalist Elise Labott…
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 least 700 of its citizens were killed and the White…
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 by cutting power to Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
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 over 1,200, with at least nine Americans among the dead….
How could Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s party switch impact the 2024 race?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins to discuss what the party…
Oil prices could spike depending on how Israel-Hamas conflict progresses
Israeli and Palestinian territories are not major oil producers, but if their conflict spreads to other parts of the region it could have major consequences for oil production and prices. Al Root, a senior writer…
