Israeli military officials said Sunday that 155 hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas militants during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel are being held captive in Gaza. The images of Hamas kidnapping hostages have horrified Israel. Many of the captives are civilians, and they include children and Americans. Holly Williams has more. Source
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Hamas spokesperson addresses hostage situation in Gaza
Dr. Ghazi Hammad, a spokesperson for Hamas, spoke to Imtiaz Tyab about the 155 hostages who Israeli officials said were kidnapped by Hamas during its invasion of southern Israel, and are currently being held by the militant group. Source
Gaza edges closer to humanitarian catastrophe ahead of likely Israeli invasion
Authorities said more than 2,600 people in Gaza have been killed in Israeli airstrikes since the Oct. 7 Hamas assault on Israel, which claimed at least 1,300 lives there. Hundreds of thousands of residents have fled to southern Gaza, following Israeli military orders to evacuate the north ahead of a pending ground incursion. Charlie D’Agata has the latest. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, October 15, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. Source
How 60 Minutes reported in Israel
Lesley Stahl and a 60 Minutes producing team heard rocket sirens every day in Tel Aviv, and reported from a dangerous area near the border of Gaza. Source
Biden: Saudi Arabia-Israel talks not dead
In an interview with 60 Minutes, President Biden says the effort to normalize relations between the two countries can ultimately withstand Israel’s on-going war with Hamas. Source
Investigating how Florida flew migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Dozens of migrants were flown from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard last year on flights arranged by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office. Now a Texas sheriff is investigating. Source
Texas sheriff investigating migrant flights to Martha’s Vineyard
Dozens of migrants were flown from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard last year. A sheriff investigating the flights claims it was more than just a political stunt; he believes it was a crime. Source
Retired Israeli general recounts rescue of family trapped during Hamas attack
Israeli grandparents jumped into action to save their family during Hamas’ deadly incursion. The grandfather, a retired IDF general, fought his way through militants on a kibbutz to save his family. Source
Grandparents race to rescue family at Israeli kibbutz during Hamas attack
As Hamas attacked, grandparents raced to a kibbutz to save family members. The grandfather, a retired IDF major general, shares the harrowing rescue story. Source