While a ceasefire agreement is expected to come into effect between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli government has still not officially signed the agreement, raising concerns about whether it will hold. Israel continued to strike Gaza following the deal’s announcement. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
THE agreement reached between Israel and Hamas in favor of a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the hostages immediately aroused the jubilation of thousands of people across the decimated Palestinian territory, but both there and in the streets of Israel, the hope was still limited by anxiety Thursday morning. Nervousness was fueled both … Read more
Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement to end more than a year of conflict. fighting in the Gaza StripPresident Biden and the Prime Minister of Qatar announced Wednesday. The agreement comes after a week of intense negotiations mediated by Qatar, the United States and Egypt. “Today, after several months of intensive … Read more
Tel Aviv — Israeli military strikes kill more than 600 people Gaza Strip in the first 10 days of 2025, bringing the death toll to more than 46,000 since the war began on October 7, 2023, according to the Health Ministry in the Hamas-run Palestinian territory, and a new estimate suggests that ‘it could be … Read more
Geneva — The head of the United Nations World Health Organization called Monday for the immediate release of Hossam Abu Safiyeh, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the war-torn Gaza Strip, who is currently in prison. detained by Israeli army following major raid on the establishment. Friday and Saturday’s assault on Kamal Adwan in … Read more
At least four infants have died of hypothermia in recent weeks in the Gaza Stripwhere hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by nearly 15 months of war are crowded into tents along the rainy, windswept coast as winter sets in. Jomaa al-Batran, 20 days old, was found with his head “cold as ice” when his … Read more
Gaza residents face cold and hypothermia as war continues – CBS News Watch CBS News With almost the entire population of Gaza displaced and many living in flimsy tents, this winter brings its share of bitter cold and hypothermia. Holly Williams reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events … Read more
The Israeli Defense Forces attacked and burned a hospital in northern Gaza that the military said served as a Hamas terrorist stronghold. In Jerusalem, the IDF said it intercepted a missile that Houthi rebels launched from Yemen after deadly Israeli strikes. The Houthis have vowed to intensify their attacks until Israel agrees to a ceasefire … Read more
Houthi rebels in Yemen say an airstrike hit the capital Sanaa after the Iran-backed group claimed to have attacked Israel. Both sides have intensified fighting in recent days. Meanwhile, a new front has opened in the Gaza war: a battle between the elements. Holly Williams reports.
Amid Gaza War, Another Year of Low-Key Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem – CBS News Watch CBS News For the second year in a row, the war raging in Gaza is keeping pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism accounts for around 70% of the city’s economy. Imtiaz Tyab … Read more