Israel and Hamas war rages despite U.N. cease-fire demand, as U.N. envoy accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

Despite a United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, the situation in Gaza is so desperate that some teenagers in the decimated Palestinian territory say they hope to be killed swiftly to escape the “nightmare” around them, a spokesman for the U.N. children’s agency said Tuesday. The grim assessment … Read more

Netanyahu cancels delegation to U.S. after it abstains from cease-fire vote

How divided are U.S. and Israeli leaders? How deep is the divide between U.S. and Israeli leaders? 05:40 Washington — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he will not send a delegation to Washington after the U.S. refused to veto a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.  The … Read more

Israel Considers Return Of Displaced Palestinians As Part of Gaza Peace Talks

The Israeli official have warned that any final decision would be based on how many of the inmates were senior militants serving lengthy sentences for violent acts. Gaza Peace Talks Tel Aviv: Israeli authorities on Sunday said that they are willing to allow the return of Palestinians displaced from the northern Gaza Strip as part … Read more

Government funding deal includes ban on U.S. aid to UNRWA, a key relief agency in Gaza, until 2025, sources say

The deal on a massive appropriations bill reached between Congress and the White House will include a ban on all direct U.S. funding for the main humanitarian agency operating in Gaza, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, until March 2025, three sources with knowledge of the negotiations confirmed to CBS News.  … Read more

No alternative for Rafah invasion, Benjamin Netanyahu says, as rift with US grows

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel on Tuesday brushed aside President Joe Biden’s opposition to a planned ground invasion of Rafah, a city in the southern Gaza Strip, saying that his government would press ahead despite pleas for restraint from the United States and key allies. Netanyahu made the remarks to Israeli lawmakers a day … Read more

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3/18: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Trump struggles to secure $464 million bond in civil fraud case; New York woman completes half marathon 2 months after undergoing brain surgery Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On FOLLOW US … Read more

Gaza’s death toll mounts to 31,645: Health ministry

Photo: AA New Delhi: Gaza Health Ministry on Monday said that the Palestinian death toll has mounted to 31, 645 following Israel’s counter-operations inside the Gaza Strip, media reports said. “At least 61 Palestinians were killed in overnight Israeli bombardment taking the death toll up to 31,645 people,” the Gaza Health Ministry said. Israel media … Read more

Biden faces Irish backlash over Israel-Hamas war ahead of St. Patrick’s Day event with Ireland’s leader

This St. Patrick’s Day will see all of the customary White House traditions: Green ties will be worn, grip-and-grin photo opportunities between diplomats will be had, and a bowl of shamrocks will be presented to President Biden by Ireland’s leader, Leo Varadkar, as he visits the White House before a traditional lunch with congressional leaders … Read more

Celebrity chef José Andrés’ aid group has sent 200 tons of food to Gaza. Who is he and what is World Central Kitchen?

Celebrity chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen nonprofit have sent aid to Gaza, shipping almost 200 tons of food this week to Palestinians. The organization shipped the food from Cyprus on the Open Arms ship, which belongs to a Spanish nonprofit that helps vulnerable people in emergency situations. Who is José Andrés? Andrés, … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: 20 Killed, Over 150 Injured In Shelling While Awaiting Food Aid In Gaza

At least 20 aid-seekers were killed and several were injured in shelling while they were awaiting food aid in Gaza on Thursday. Israel-Hamas War: 20 Killed, Over 150 Injured In Shelling While Awaiting Food Aid In Gaza | Reportq Gaza Strip: Another tragic news has emerged from the war-torn Gaza Strip where at least 20 … Read more