JERUSALEM (AP) — Seven Israeli soldiers were killed Tuesday in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis when their armored vehicle was struck by an explosive, an Israeli military official said Wednesday. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity in line with military regulations, said six of the soldiers’ names had been cleared…
Israeli military planning for possibility of a lengthy war with Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel’s military said it is preparing for the possibility of a lengthy war. Iran’s foreign minister warned Saturday that U.S. involvement would be “very, very dangerous for everyone.” Debora Patta reports from Tel Aviv. Be the first to…
Edan Alexander lands in U.S. for first time since being held by Hamas for 19 months – CBS News Watch CBS News Edan Alexander, the Israeli-American who was taken hostage during Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and held for nearly 600 days, has arrived back in the United States. Be the first to…
US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee (Image: X) US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested “Muslim countries” should give up some of their land to create a future Palestinian state.Speaking to the BBC, Huckabee said Muslim countries have 644 times more land than Israel. “So maybe, if there is such a desire for the Palestinian…
Question Time presenter Fiona Bruce was forced to bring the BBC show to a halt as one audience member repeatedly begged: “Do something!” The programme was off to an explosive start last night (May 29) when one woman in the audience grilled Labour’s transport secretary Heidi Alexander about Israel as the Israel-Palestine conflict rages on….
For the first time since the release Monday from Gaza of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander’s by the militant group Hamas, his family spoke publicly about what their emotional reunion was like, and what their son went through. In a news conference Tuesday from the hospital in Tel Aviv where her son is recovering, Yael Alexander…
Hamas‘ military wing released a propaganda video Saturday showing an Israeli American hostage. It was the first video of its kind shared in months. The undated video, posted on the secure messaging service Telegram, shows 20-year-old Edan Alexander. The message says Alexander has been held captive by Hamas for more than 420 days. If true,…
5/12: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Margaret Brennan as America’s relationship with Israel faces a serious stress test this week, with a new U.S. report that says it is “reasonable to assess” that Israel violated international law in its…
Hamas released Edan Alexander, believed to be the last living U.S. citizen held hostage in Gaza, Monday as President Trump departed Washington for a trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, officials said. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s government “will assist in his absorption and will accompany him…
What we know about Israel’s plans to capture Gaza What we know about Israel’s plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip 02:22 President Trump said Tuesday that three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have died, leaving only 21 believed to be still living. “As of today, it’s 21, three have died,” Mr. Trump said…