Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
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Palestinians take stock of devastation in Gaza aftter cease-fire
The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is holding. There were minor skirmishes in Jerusalem at one of the flashpoints that set off 11 days of rockets and airstrikes that left hundreds dead, but the heavy weapons are silent. Holly Williams has the latest. Source
Biden meets with South Korea’s president
“President Biden met Friday with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, the second in-person meeting with a foreign leader since Mr. Biden took office. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
New York City and Los Angeles probe antisemitic attacks
Investigations are underway in New York and Los Angeles after antisemitic attacks this week. In New York, a man was attacked during dueling rallies over the violence in the Middle East. In Los Angeles, Jewish diners were attacked at a restaurant. Jeff Pegues has the story. Source
Biden: “There is no shift in my commitment to the security of Israel”
At a White House news conference with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, President Biden was asked if he’d seen a shift in the Democratic Party’s views on Israel. “There is no shift in my commitment to the security of Israel. Period,” he replied. Watch his remarks. Source
Mask debates rage across U.S. after new CDC guidance
Health officials are getting creative, enlisting dating apps to convince more Americans to get vaccinated. The pace of vaccinations has slowed considerably and there’s no end to the arguments over masks. Omar Villafranca has more. Source
Biden gives conditions for meeting with Kim Jong Un and hopes Mideast cease-fire holds
During a press conference at the White House, President Biden answered a question from CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes about his conditions for meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The president also spoke about his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and he expressed his hope that a cease-fire holds between Israel and Hamas. Watch Mr. Biden’s responses. Source
NYC and L.A. probe antisemitic attacks after Middle East violence
Police in New York City and Los Angeles are probing a series of antisemitic attacks, and experts say the number of incidents is on the rise. Source
Biden says there is “no shift in my commitment” to Israel’s security
Biden’s remarks came during a joint news conference with South Korean President Moon Jae-in after the two leaders met for several hours Friday. Source
Palestinians in Gaza take stock of destruction after cease-fire
“I lost all my friends,” one person told CBS News, adding, “I have no more feelings. All my feelings have evaporated.” Source