NEW YORK — Tense moments unfolded at the campus of Cooper Union in Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon. Pro-Israel students at the school expressed feeling unsafe as pro-Palestinian demonstrators banged and chanted outside the library where they were studying. According to CBS New York’s Lisa Rozner, the school staff locked the students in the library due …
Warning: This article includes graphic descriptions that could be disturbing to some readers. Israel has strategically invited 200 foreign journalists to witness the immensely horrifying footage and images from Hamas’ October 7 attack on the country. The attending journalists were left perplexed and disturbed, with some even bursting into tears as they viewed clips depicting …
OAK BROOK, Ill. (CBS) — Community members gathered Sunday evening in the western suburbs to light a candle and reflect on the loss of Wadea Al Fayoume. The 6-year-old boy from Plainfield was tragically killed in what officials have deemed a hate crime, leaving his mother critically injured. As CBS 2’s Andrew Ramos reports, emotions …
Kremlin condemns comparisons between Putin and Hamas In a statement reported by Russia’s state agency Tass, the Kremlin spokesperson criticized U.S. President Joe Biden’s comparison between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Hamas, calling it “unacceptable.” Putin has not condemned Hamas despite his conflicting allegiances with Israel and Hamas-backing Iran. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz also criticized …
It should have never happened and determining responsibility will be crucial for the future. Right now, the immediate focus should be on preventing further massive civilian casualties. We naturally feel repulsed by such inhumanity, but sometimes we are forced to confront the darkness head-on. The fog of war should not blind us to the fact …
Caroline Hurley, Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary President Michael D Higgins once again captivates the pulse of the nation and provides guidance to the unelected EU Commission president and the Taoiseach. Both should possess better judgment. We hope that he continues to offer his moral compass to national and world leaders as we face dangerous times with …
U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday and informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the recent attack on the al-Ahli hospital in Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of many, appears to have been carried out by a different party. Biden expressed his uncertainty and mentioned the need to overcome uncertainties surrounding the …
Relief, Joy, Sadness, Guilt, and Grief Interweave as Americans Return Home from Israel 02:01 NEWARK, N.J. — With limited flights available from Israel, many Americans are facing difficulties returning home. CBS New York’s John Dias has spent the past three mornings at Newark Liberty International Airport, speaking with travelers as they arrive from Tel Aviv. …
During a Senate Foreign Relations committee hearing on President Biden’s nominee for ambassador to Israel, three protestors were expelled for demanding the U.S. to cease its support of Israel and advocate for a ceasefire in its conflict with Hamas. The confirmation of Jacob Lew as U.S. ambassador to Israel is currently under consideration by the …
The toll of journalists killed during the Israel-Hamas conflict has risen to at least 17 as of early Wednesday morning, surpassing the previous reported death toll. On October 7, Hamas, a militant group based in Gaza, launched a large-scale attack on Israel, prompting Israel to retaliate by launching strikes on the blockaded Gaza Strip and …