In recent days, the Biden administration directed a strike group to the Middle East, all while urging Israel to exercise caution as it prepares for the next stage of the war. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes is in Washington with the latest on the administration’s response. Source
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Israeli airstrikes bombard Gaza as U.S. seeks to delay ground siege
Israel conducted limited raids in Gaza on Monday as the U.S. advised that it delay a full ground invasion. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata has more from Tel Aviv. Source
Eye on America: Honoring Emmett Till and fashion designer Ann Lowe’s legacy
In Mississippi, we remember the life, death and legacy of Emmett Till. Then in Delaware, we visit a new exhibit that’s celebrating the often overlooked fashion pioneer Ann Lowe. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller. Source
Israeli boy turns 9 in captivity, weeks after Hamas took him and his mother
Ohad Munder-Zichri, his mom and his grandparents disappeared from the kibbutz of Nir Oz during Hamas’ Oct. 7 incursion into Israel. Source
Family of released hostages speaks out
The family of two American hostages who were released by Hamas on Friday spoke to CBS News’ Holly Williams, saying they feel relief but are still worried for eight more relatives that Israel said are being held hostage. Source
Mary Lou Retton recovering at home, daughter says
Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton is at home and recovering after spending weeks in the ICU battling pneumonia, her daughter said on social media. Source
Deadly pileup blamed on fog, wildfire smoke
At least two people were killed in a pileup near New Orleans involving around 100 vehicles. Officials say the crashes were likely caused by a combination of dense fog and wildfire smoke that severely limited drivers’ visibility. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Israel strikes mosque in West Bank
Israel carried out an airstrike in the West Bank, hitting a mosque it claimed was being used by Hamas. The Palestinian Health Ministry said that since the start of Israel’s war with Hamas, 95 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank, which is not controlled by Hamas. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Source
U.S. urging Israel to delay ground assault of Gaza
The U.S. has been quietly urging Israel to delay an expected ground assault in Gaza. A delay would hopefully allow for the release of more hostages and for more aid to get into the Gaza Strip, along with providing time for American troops to prepare for an expected uptick in attacks in the region. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
IDF official on goals of war with Hamas
IDF Rear Admiral Daniel Hageri says Israel’s goal in the ongoing war is to “destroy Hamas leaders, infrastructure” and release the remaining hostages. Tony Dokoupil has more with the IDF’s chief spokesperson. Source