Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Thursday that “Israeli raids on Gaza” had hit the Catholic Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City, condemning “the attacks against the civilian population that Israel has been carrying out for months” as unacceptable. “No military action can justify such behavior,” the Italian leader said on social media. The … Read more
At least 19 Palestinians killed in stampede at Gaza food distribution site – CBS News Watch CBS News At least 19 Palestinians were killed in Gaza Wednesday when a stampede broke out at a food distribution site. Holly Williams has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and … Read more
Details on Israeli strikes against Syria – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel launched airstrikes against Syria’s capital of Damascus Wednesday, hitting the Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn … Read more
Rubio says U.S. is concerned about Israel’s strikes on Syria – CBS News Watch CBS News Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday morning that he’s concerned about Israel’s strikes on Damascus, Syria, over unrest in the southern part of the country. CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe has the latest, while contributor Robert Berger has more … Read more
Damascus, Syria — The Israeli military launched a rare airstrike in the heart of Damascus on Wednesday, hitting the Syrian Defense Ministry headquarters and drawing a call from the Trump administration for “the fighting to stop” as clashes in the southern Syrian city of Sweida continued. Israel’s attack came hours after a drone strike on … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Tuesday that he had “asked Israel to aggressively investigate the murder of Saif Mussallet,” a Palestinian American national who was visiting family in the Israeli-occupied West Bank when “he was beaten to death.” “There must be accountability for this criminal and terrorist act,” Huckabee said in a social media … Read more
A stampede outside an aid distribution center in southern Gaza killed at least 20 people who were waiting for food on Wednesday, according to Palestinian and aid officials, the latest in a string of deadly episodes around sites run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The deaths bring the number of people killed while trying … Read more
Israeli plan to move Gazans into camp near southern border draws criticism – CBS News Watch CBS News A plan from Israel’s defense minister to move Gazans into a camp near the southern border with Egypt is facing fierce criticism, with lawyers both in and outside of Israel calling it illegal. Elizabeth Palmer has more. … Read more
Israeli hostage’s family hopes for his release amid ceasefire talks – CBS News Watch CBS News As Israeli airstrikes continue in the Gaza Strip, families of Israeli hostages anxiously wait for their return. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn … Read more
Hamas says it will release 10 hostages as part of ceasefire negotiations – CBS News Watch CBS News Hamas says it will release 10 hostages as part of negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza. It’s unclear who the hostages are or when they would be freed. Neither Israel nor the U.S. have commented on the … Read more