At least 260 people were killed when Hamas militants attacked thousands of people at a music festival in the Negev Desert in the early morning hours of Oct. 7. Several days on, mattresses, tents and blankets still remain, along with clothing, food and even toiletries. Holly Williams reports. Source
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Israeli businessman who sought to employ Palestinians loses daughter in music festival massacre
Eyel Waldman’s 24-year-old daughter and her boyfriend were among at least 260 festivalgoers who were killed by Hamas militants in an attack on a music festival in the Israeli desert. Waldman, a tech executive, had strived to employ Palestinians for his computer chip company. Charlie D’Agata has more. Source
Gaza civilians trapped by war as humanitarian crisis grows
More than 300,000 people in the Gaza Strip are estimated to have been displaced since Hamas militants attacked Israel, prompting retaliatory airstrikes that have continued relentlessly for days. Despite some fierce international criticism, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also ordered a complete blockade of Gaza. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest. Source
Israel continues effort to “crush” Hamas
Israel’s military Thursday continued its round-the-clock airstrikes on the Gaza Strip as it vowed to “crush” the militant group Hamas in the wake of their violent invasion last weekend. However, with a blockade in place against Gaza, its more than 2 million residents are on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, with no food, water, gas or power allowed in. Norah O’Donnell has more. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, October 12, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Rudolph Isley, founding member of The Isley Brothers, dead at 84
Rudolph Isley was an original member of the family musical group that consisted of him and his brothers O’Kelly “Kelly” Isley Jr. and Ronald Isley. Source
Death toll climbs in Israel-Hamas war as Blinken visits region
More than 1,200 people have been killed in Israel, including 27 Americans, and over 1,500 have been killed in Gaza, according to officials. Source
Jury reaches verdict in trial for officers in Elijah McClain’s death
The jury has reached a verdict for two Aurora police officers who are on trial for the death of Elijah McClain. Source
What could unite House Republicans behind a speaker?
The Republican stalemate over the speaker’s gavel has left the House paralyzed. Washington Post political reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell and CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett join “America Decides” to discuss what potential compromises could unite the conference. Source
Scalise struggling to collect enough votes for speaker
The House remains at a standstill as Majority Leader Steve Scalise struggles to collect the votes to be elected speaker. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on the speakership fight. Source