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02-07-2025
Israel has expanded its military operations in Gaza, resulting in dozens of deaths, as President Trump hopes for a ceasefire agreement "sometime next week" ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington. The Israeli military said it was "operating to dismantle Hamas military capabilities" and had "eliminated dozens of terrorists, and dismantling hundreds of terror infrastructure sites" in recent days. Residents of Gaza reported intense gunfire, shelling, and tank advances, with the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health reporting 116 deaths in the previous 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 56,647. Hamas has expressed willingness to agree to a ceasefire proposal if it leads to a permanent end to the war and withdrawal of Israeli forces.
02-07-2025
US President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, and the US will work with all parties to end the war during that time. Israel has not confirmed this, and there was no immediate comment from Hamas. The announcement comes ahead of a meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week. Israel's ambassador to the UN previously stated that Israel is "absolutely" ready for a ceasefire, but blames Hamas for stalling negotiations. The conflict has killed around 1,200 people in Israel and 56,647 in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
02-07-2025
President Donald Trump announced that Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, with Qatar and Egypt set to deliver the final proposal to Hamas. The proposal, backed by the Trump administration, includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners during the ceasefire. However, it is unclear if Hamas will accept the terms, as the group has long pushed for a permanent ceasefire and maintains its core demand that it stay in power, which Israel opposes. Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff led months of behind-the-scenes efforts to finalize the proposal, which comes after a previous ceasefire proposal was rejected by Hamas. Trump is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week, where he predicts a deal will be reached.
02-07-2025
Israel's Coordinator for Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) released conversations between Gaza residents and Israeli officers, revealing that Hamas uses violence and manipulation to disrupt aid distribution in Gaza. Residents stated that Hamas fires at people near aid sites, spreads false claims about Israeli army fire, and fabricates casualty numbers. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a US- and Israel-backed group, corroborated the claims, saying Hamas has killed its staff members, put bounties on aid workers, and threatened civilians for accepting aid.
02-07-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet Donald Trump in Washington next Monday, according to US and Israeli officials, amid calls for a ceasefire in the 20-month war in Gaza, which has killed over 56,500 people. Trump recently suggested a ceasefire could be reached within a week and urged a deal to be made, with the White House saying ending the war and returning hostages held by Hamas is a top priority.
02-07-2025
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel has agreed to the terms of a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, and is urging Hamas to accept the deal. The ceasefire is part of an effort to end the 20-month war between Israel and Hamas. Trump made the announcement ahead of hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House. The details of the proposed ceasefire are unclear, but it is known that Israel wants a temporary agreement, as a permanent ceasefire could destabilize Netanyahu's government. Hamas has said it is willing to free all hostages in exchange for a full withdrawal of Israeli troops and an end to the war, but Israel rejects this offer.
02-07-2025
President Trump announced that Israel has agreed to "conditions to finalize" a 60-day cease-fire proposal with Hamas, although details of the terms were not provided. Israeli officials have not confirmed the agreement. The proposal, backed by the US and Israel, would be delivered to Hamas by Qatar and Egypt, and if agreed upon, would lead to talks about a permanent end to the conflict in Gaza. Trump's announcement comes ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington next week, amid increasing pressure on Netanyahu to end the nearly two-year-old war.
02-07-2025
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said "the doors of diplomacy will never slam shut" after US airstrikes, indicating Tehran's willingness to negotiate, according to a statement to CBS News. However, Araghchi added that Iran needs to be assured the US won't launch another military attack during talks. An Iran expert, Behnam Ben Taleblu, said Iran uses diplomacy to "buy time" when weak and that agreeing to talks after being "conventionally bested on the battlefield" is a strategic move to prevent further military action and domestic unrest.
02-07-2025
Seyed Rahim Bathaei, a CBS News producer in Iran, believes a war between Iran and Israel was inevitable due to their longstanding rivalry and Iran's support for the Palestinian cause. After a 12-day war, a ceasefire brokered by President Trump has held, but Bathaei is pessimistic about the future, saying "I think we are going toward darker things." He warns that a US-backed Israeli attack on the Iranian government could lead to a "disaster" and a "failed state" with potential terrorism. Bathaei thinks that dialogue between the US and Iran is necessary to resolve misunderstandings, but doesn't expect them to become allies soon. Many Iranians CBS News spoke with share a desire for peace, hoping their leaders will listen.
02-07-2025
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed doubts that diplomatic talks with the US will resume quickly, citing concerns that the US may revert to military action during negotiations. He stated that Iran needs more time to decide on reengaging in talks and emphasized that "the doors of diplomacy will never slam shut." Araghchi also downplayed the impact of recent US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, saying the country can quickly repair damages and resume enriching uranium. He warned that Iran is prepared for potential future attacks and questioned the legality of further US strikes.
02-07-2025
The United States has halted some weapons shipments to Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia, according to the White House. The decision was made following a Defense Department review of the nation's military support to other countries, with concerns that U.S. military stockpiles were falling too low. The White House confirmed the move, but did not specify which weapons were being withheld or the scale of the halt. The U.S. has provided Ukraine with tens of billions of dollars in military aid since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
02-07-2025
The US has halted some weapons shipments to Ukraine, according to the White House, citing a Department of Defense review of US military support to other countries. The decision was made "to put America's interests first." The halted shipments are understood to include air defense missiles and precision munitions, due to concerns that US stockpiles are too low. The US has sent tens of billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February 2022.
02-07-2025
Russia has claimed to have gained complete control of Ukraine's Luhansk region for the first time since its invasion began three years ago, according to Leonid Pasechnik, the Moscow-appointed leader of Luhansk. The claim, made on Russian state TV, stated that "100%" of the region was now fully occupied. However, Fox News Digital could not independently verify the claim, and Kyiv has not yet commented. Russia is still estimated to occupy less than 20% of Ukraine, and there are concerns that it may be planning another major offensive, having amassed 50,000 troops on Ukraine's northern border.
02-07-2025
The US has not imposed new sanctions on Russia since President Trump returned to office in January, allowing Russia to replenish its war chest and evade existing restrictions. Analysts say the lack of new sanctions has enabled dummy companies to funnel funds and critical components, including computer chips and military equipment, to Russia. The Biden administration had imposed over 6,200 sanctions on entities linked to Russia, but the Trump administration has eased some restrictions and has not continued this effort. As a result, new companies have emerged to supply Russia with restricted goods, and Russia has intensified its campaign in Ukraine. The US shift on sanctions has drawn criticism from lawmakers, who argue it undermines the Western effort to confront Russian aggression.
02-07-2025
The White House announced that President Trump has paused the delivery of some air defense interceptors and precision-guided bombs and missiles to Ukraine, citing Pentagon concerns about dwindling US weapons stocks. The halted munitions include interceptors for Patriot air defense systems and missiles used by Ukrainian F-16 jets. Administration officials said the decision was made to prioritize US national interests and address concerns about ammunition and air defense shortages. The move has been criticized by Senate Democrats, who warned it would weaken Ukraine's defense against Russian attacks. The pause may signal to Russia that the US is reducing its role as Ukraine's major supplier of advanced weaponry, potentially encouraging Russia to prolong the conflict.
