As Israel’s war with Hamas burns, millions of people are caught in the middle. CBS News senior correspondent Charlie D’Agata looks at what motivated Hamas’ attack. Plus, Steven Cook, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to unpack the conflict. Source
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Hamas “unleashed floodgates of hell,” IDF spokesperson says
Israel and Hamas are at war after the militant group launched deadly attacks from Gaza on Saturday. Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, international spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, joins CBS News to discuss the conflict. Source
Israel ramps up retaliation against Gaza militants
Hundreds have been killed since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel Saturday, leading the prime minister to declare war and unleash deadly strikes on Gaza. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams and CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell have more from Tel Aviv. Source
Biden, Netanyahu to stay in contact as Israel-Hamas war unfolds
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have committed to staying in regular contact as Israel’s war with Hamas unfolds in real time. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Israel strikes Gaza following surprise attack by Hamas
Israel has launched a series of strikes in Gaza following a surprise assault by Hamas militants over the weekend. More than 1,500 people have been killed in the fighting. Holly Williams has the latest. Source
Biden interviewed in special counsel probe into documents found in office, home
Special counsel Robert Hur is overseeing an inquiry related to the discovery of documents with classification markings at President Biden’s Wilmington home and former private office. Source
Flights to and from Israel halted amid fighting
Major U.S. airlines have halted flights to and from Israel after the State Department issued a travel warning amid fighting between Israel and Hamas militants. Airlines in Europe and Asia have halted flights as well. Source
Biden officials say $6 billion in Iran funds untouched amid attack on Israel
After Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, Republicans were quick to link, without evidence, the assault to the $6 billion in funds that were unfrozen as part of the prisoner swap between the U.S. and Iran. Source
Dueling rallies break out across U.S. after Hamas attacks Israel
Supporters of both Israel and Palestinian liberation gathered in cities across the U.S. following the surprise assault on Israel by Hamas militants over the weekend. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Why Hamas chose to attack Israel
Many are left wondering why Hamas militants chose to launch an attack on Israel. Charlie D’Agata explains some of the background behind the assault. Source