Tel Aviv — American-Israeli dual national Keith Siegel was among three hostages released by militants in the war-torn Gaza Strip on Saturday, more than 15 months after they were taken captive by Hamas. Siegel was freed in Gaza City about two hours after Israelis Yarden Bibas and Ofer Calderon were released in the southern city of … Read more
Geneva — The United Nations on Friday voiced alarm at rampant violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as the M23 armed group pushed deeper into the country, warning of summary executions and widespread rapes. The group’s capture of most of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, earlier in the week was a dramatic … Read more
The group representing the families of Israeli hostages confirmed Friday the names of three more captives whom Hamas is expected to hand over on Saturday, and there’s a dual U.S.-Israeli national among them. Keith Seigel, 65, originally from North Carolina, moved to Israel four decades ago and was among those seized during Hamas’ Oct. 7, … Read more
Tel Aviv — A female Israeli hostage, Agam Berger, 20, was released in Gaza early Thursday as the next hostages-for-prisoners swap agreed to by Israel and Hamas got underway. Two more Israelis, including an 80-year-old man, and five Thai hostages were expected to be released later in the day. Berger was released amid the ruins of … Read more
The state of Hamas’ militant wing after 15 months of war – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel’s offensive in Gaza was meant to weaken the militant group Hamas and ensure that an attack like that which occurred on Oct. 7 never happened again. As the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war continues to hold, Elizabeth … Read more
The state of the Hamas military after 15 months of war – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel’s offensive in Gaza was meant to weaken the militant group Hamas and ensure that an attack like that which occurred on Oct. 7 never happened again. As the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war continues to hold, Elizabeth … Read more
The office of Ukraine’s Prosecutor General says it has opened a criminal investigation after a video emerged earlier this week appearing to show Russian soldiers executing six unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war. “According to preliminary data, during an assault on the positions of Ukrainian troops in Donetsk region, the occupiers captured six servicemen of the … Read more
In far eastern Ukraine, the “Artan” special operations unit prepared for another raid. The volunteer soldiers carried high-tech equipment that appeared to have come from the U.S. or Europe. The unit has been carrying out daring acts of sabotage against the invading Russian forces — often behind enemy lines. Their motto is: “We know, we … Read more
More Ukrainians ready to accept ceasefire – CBS News Watch CBS News After three years of war, a little more than half of Ukrainians say they’re ready to accept a ceasefire with Russia, but they have conditions. Holly Williams explains. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more
The United Nations estimates that about 200,000 displaced Palestinians have returned to the shattered northern part of the Gaza Strip since Israel authorized their movement on Monday. CBS News’ team in Gaza followed one man among the masses making the trek back home, to see what was left of his life before the war. Men, … Read more