Israel is calling up troops by the thousands as it responds to the deadly surprise attack by Hamas militants. Military reservists are determined to protect their nation and defeat Hamas. CBS News’ Haley Ott spoke with soldiers as they prepared to join the fight. Source
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What disqualifies you from long-term care insurance coverage?
While long-term care insurance can be smart for seniors, there are factors that could disqualify you from coverage. Source
President Biden pledges support to Israel as death toll nears 1,000
President Biden says the United States “unequivocally condemns” Hamas’ attacks on Israel as officials there confirm their dead toll is approaching 1,000. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Source
NYPD officers were touring Israel when Hamas attacked
A group of NYPD officers were in Israel when Hamas attacks began Saturday morning. Richard Priem, the COO of Community Security Service, joins CBS News with his account of the strikes and what his group did to keep Americans safe. Source
Misleading videos alleging to show Israel-Hamas conflict circulate on X
Videos claiming to depict weekend outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas are not current. Source
Israeli forces mobilize along Gaza border following deadly Hamas attacks
Israel says it has reclaimed control of the southern part of the country after the deadly attacks by Hamas militants. It has also carried out hundreds of airstrikes in Gaza while Hamas has fired rockets into Israel, most of which have been intercepted by the Iron Dome. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the latest details on the ensuing conflict. Source
Oil prices surge following Hamas’ attack on Israel
If the Israeli-Hamas conflict widens, it could impact the supply of oil from the Middle East. Prices have already risen since the first airstrikes Saturday. Bill Watts, a markets editor for MarketWatch, joins CBS News with more. Source
Live Updates: Israel says death toll tops 900, orders siege on Gaza
Hundreds have been killed since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel Saturday, leading the prime minister to declare war and unleash deadly strikes on Gaza. Source
“CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil says his 2 kids in Israel “safe”: “Roller coaster weekend”
“CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil told viewers on Monday that his two kids and an ex-wife who live in Israel are safe amid its ongoing war with Hamas. He said “it’s tough,” and that while he comes to his job fairly as a journalist, he is also a father. Source
RFK Jr. drops Democratic presidential campaign to run as independent
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce he’s dropping his Democratic bid for the presidency to run instead as an independent or third-party candidate. Source