You might think morning show interviews are all about fun topics like cooking and celebrities. But recently, CBS News host Tony Dokoupil's chat with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about Israel has caused quite a stir. The interview, which aired on September 30, focused on Coates' new book of essays. It did
It's been a year since the war in Gaza started, and the Israeli military is still going strong. Despite their goal to defeat Hamas, they're not there yet. Just the other day, they told people in northern and southern Gaza to leave their homes because of new military operations. In a place called Jab
The one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks found both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump using the occasion for campaigning. Harris’s event, marking the tragedy with words of comfort and hope, was disrupted by pro-Gaza protesters. She committed to pushing for ceasefir
A year ago, Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages. About 100 of these hostages are still missing, and many are feared dead. This attack, happening on a major Jewish holiday, shook Israelis' sense of security and sparked a war that h
A year ago, Hamas militants stormed the Nova music festival in Israel. To honor those who lost their lives, a memorial was held at the same spot this past Monday. The memorial began with a song that had played during last year's attack. It was abruptly stopped to mark the moment of the tragedy. Fami
The United Nations has been criticized for its slow response in securing the release of Hamas hostages, despite acknowledging evidence of their extensive use of sexual violence. The UN's calls for the release of hostages have been largely unsupported by concrete actions, and they continue to suffer
To achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East, a comprehensive plan must be implemented. This includes starting a two-state process between Israel and Palestine, with strict oversight on rebuilding efforts to combat corruption. Israel's security concerns are valid, so the West Bank state should be d
As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, some of Benjamin Netanyahu's supporters in the United States believe it may be a good time for Israel to disrupt Tehran’s nuclear program. However, experts warn that such an attack could trigger a massive war involving the US. Former President Trump has
Hezbollah has faced many challenges since its founding in 1982. The group fought a long war with Israel, eventually liberating southern Lebanon in 2000. In 2005, Syria withdrew its troops from Lebanon under international pressure, leaving Hezbollah to fill the void. This wasn't easy, given Lebanon's
Imagine a bully who's been running amok for years. This isn't just any bully; they've got backers who supply them with weapons and money. Now, what if someone finally stood up to this bully and took them out? You'd think the problem would be solved, right? Not quite. That's similar to the situa
