Authorities said more than 2,600 people in Gaza have been killed in Israeli airstrikes since the Oct. 7 Hamas assault on Israel, which claimed at least 1,300 lives there. Hundreds of thousands of residents have fled to southern Gaza, following Israeli military orders to evacuate the north ahead of a pending ground incursion. Charlie D’Agata has the latest. Source
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“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, October 15, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. Source
How 60 Minutes reported in Israel
Lesley Stahl and a 60 Minutes producing team heard rocket sirens every day in Tel Aviv, and reported from a dangerous area near the border of Gaza. Source
Biden: Saudi Arabia-Israel talks not dead
In an interview with 60 Minutes, President Biden says the effort to normalize relations between the two countries can ultimately withstand Israel’s on-going war with Hamas. Source
Investigating how Florida flew migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Dozens of migrants were flown from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard last year on flights arranged by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office. Now a Texas sheriff is investigating. Source
Texas sheriff investigating migrant flights to Martha’s Vineyard
Dozens of migrants were flown from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard last year. A sheriff investigating the flights claims it was more than just a political stunt; he believes it was a crime. Source
Retired Israeli general recounts rescue of family trapped during Hamas attack
Israeli grandparents jumped into action to save their family during Hamas’ deadly incursion. The grandfather, a retired IDF general, fought his way through militants on a kibbutz to save his family. Source
Grandparents race to rescue family at Israeli kibbutz during Hamas attack
As Hamas attacked, grandparents raced to a kibbutz to save family members. The grandfather, a retired IDF major general, shares the harrowing rescue story. Source
President Joe Biden: The 2023 60 Minutes interview transcript
President Biden answers questions on Israel, efforts to locate American hostages in Gaza, the state of the war in Ukraine and more during a wide-ranging conversation with Scott Pelley. Source
Biden supports more aid to Ukraine, Israel
President Biden said the U.S. can aid both Ukraine and Israel while maintaining America’s overall international defense. Source