CNN coverage of the Israel-Hamas war
CNN continues to cover the unprecedented crisis unfolding in the aftermath of Hamas’ attack on Israel, with correspondents in key positions across the region.
CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward is reporting live from Tel Aviv. She is joined in Israel by CNN Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Matthew Chance, CNN Pentagon Correspondent Oren Liebermann, CNN White House Correspondent Jeremy Diamond and a team from CNN Digital.
Anchor & Managing Editor, CNN Abu Dhabi, Becky Anderson is in Qatar, setting these events into context for the wider region.
CNN International Correspondent Larry Madowo is in Egypt, reporting on the status of the truce between Israel and Hamas and on the transport of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
CNN Senior International Correspondent Ben Wedeman is following the story from across the border in Beirut, Lebanon.
In addition, CNN’s Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour and CNN Correspondent Clare Sebastian are in London providing hourly updates as new details continue to emerge. CNN Chief International Investigative Correspondent Nima Elbagir is in Jerusalem, reporting on the Palestinian prisoners released as part of the Israel-Hamas truce.
On Digital, CNN was the first news organization to launch a daily, 10-minute podcast, Tug of War: Attack on Israel, taking listeners on the ground with CNN reporters to unpack the escalating conflict and what it means for the rest of the world. CNN is also leveraging our global newsgathering, robust social discovery verification process, talent and video capabilities to deliver updates on key moments across vertical video platforms, including TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts to serve as a reliable resource and trusted voice for the younger audiences on these platforms.
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Key CNN moments
Aftermath of Hamas’ attacks in Israel:
‘You can hear the intercept missiles’: See the scene at Tel Aviv’s airport
Video shows Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ missiles intercepting incoming rockets near Gaza
‘Never seen anything like this’: Clarissa Ward near the Gaza border
‘There’s no mercy at all’: Israeli volunteer doctor describes what he saw
CNN reporter went to scene of music festival slaughter. Here’s what she found
CNN team ducks from ‘massive barrage of rockets’ near Israel-Gaza border
Video shows ‘fearsome’ rocket barrage over Israeli city
Brutality of Hamas attack seen at Israel morgue
Family members of hostages held in Gaza desperate to be reunited
CNN embeds with Israeli forces inside Gaza
CNN visits exposed tunnel shaft IDF believes is part of larger network under hospital
Devastation in Gaza:
See the devastation in Gaza after Israeli strikes
See what it’s like on the ground as Israel declares ‘complete siege’ on Gaza
CNN’s Nada Bashir on the war’s impact on children in Gaza
Explosion interrupts live Gaza interview
CNN producer shares video diary of escape from Gaza City with his family
CNN’s Nada Bashir reports on protests across the Middle East after deadly hospital blast
‘Feet, toes, anything’: Gazans desperately search for relatives’ remains after hospital explosion
‘There is no drinking water’: Video shows living situation of CNN journalist in Gaza
See what it looks like at Egypt-Gaza crossing where anger is growing
Gaza hospital has over 130 newborn patients but is about to run out of fuel
Would new Palestinian refugees be able to return home? History suggests not
2,000 children killed in Gaza, aid group says, as doctors warn fuel shortage is a death sentence
CNN producer living in Gaza with family documents how they are surviving
Gaza workers expelled from Israel accuse Israeli authorities of abuse, including beatings
CNN’s Nic Robertson travels with IDF troops to go inside the combat zone in Gaza
CNN gets access to hospital in Egypt treating patients from Gaza
CNN correspondent details condition of newborn babies who evacuated Gaza
Teen recounts losing hand while attempting to flee Gaza
The wider escalating crisis:
Increased violence in the West Bank forces Palestinians out of their homes
Key interviews:
IDF major general describes aftermath of Hamas attack
Families of Americans missing after attacks speak to CNN
‘A parent’s worst nightmare’: Relative of five Israeli hostages shares their story
‘Death was a blessing’: Father on learning fate of 8-year-old daughter
CNN’s Becky Anderson talks to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank
‘Why should Egypt be presumed to allow the influx of 1 or 2 million people?’ asks Egyptian FM
CNN speaks with Jordanian Foreign Minister
CNN’s Becky Anderson speaks to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh
Injured Palestinian child describes moment missile landed near him
Queen Rania: There’s a ‘glaring double standard’ in how world treats Palestinians
Queen Rania: there must be a “collective call for a ceasefire” in Gaza
American nurse who got out of Gaza describes desperation she saw
CNN Exclusive: Egypt’s Health Minister on the health crisis in Gaza
Analysis:
What would an Israeli ground assault in Gaza look like? Here’s what I’ve seen before
Exclusive: Documents reveal Hamas’ plans to attack Israeli communities
Key moments delivered via vertical video include:
Misinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict is spreading rapidly on X
CNN’s Jake Tapper interviews Yoav Shimoni, whose grandmother was killed by Hamas in Israel
CNN’s Nic Robertson watches Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ defense system as it intercepts incoming missiles from Gaza Man Says Video Shows Hamas Take His Family
Israeli Airstrike Hits Refugee Camp in Gaza
Gaza Militants Attack Music Festival, Take Hostages
CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward and team taking cover
CNN’s Anderson Cooper reports from Tel Aviv while a new round of explosions were seen in Gaza