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Speaker 0 Near Constant Airs Strikes Into Gaza, Targeting Hamas And What The Israeli Military Calls Terrorists nets. We Are Now In Day 4 Of This War President Biden Is About To Address The Nation From The White House You Are Looking At Live Pictures There. We Also Have Some Breaking News From Here In Israel With Cbs Holly To Just Got Back From The From Southern Or, Israel Near The Border And We Are Learning More About Some Of These Massacres At The Key Team What's Have We Heard.
Speaker 1 That's right Nora Just In the Last Hour Israel's Body Retrieval Group Confirmed To Cbs News That They Have Discovered Beheaded babies in children in the C Az in Southern Israel, some of those small farming communities were the worst hit by Hamas militants, And We are Still Now Discovering The Details.
Speaker 0 These Are Some Of The Most Chilling Things That We Have Heard Today Of We have Been Talking To People. Who Lived In These Cook K Team, Including Family Members I Spoke With Yesterday, Including 1 More than A 100 People Work I This Will be Part Your Reporting Tonight On the cbs News Update because the #biden And The Vice President Along the Higher National Security Team Has Been Huddled In The Situation Room. We're Told That the President And The Vice President Got Off The phone, Not Long Ago With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu To Reiterate Their Support. We've Gotten Pictures From Inside The Situation Room All Kinds Of Defense, Intelligence Apparatus Being Engaged To Help The Israeli Government. We Have Also Learned At Least Than Americans Afternoon.
Speaker 0 Let's Now Listen To The President Of the United.
Speaker 2 In this Life. I'm being this literally when the pure una dollar evil is unleashed on this world. People of Israel lived through 1 such moment this weekend. The bloody hands of the terrorist organization of us a group who stated purpose for being is to kill jews. This is an act of sheer evil more than 1000 civilians slaughtered slaughtered in Israel.
Speaker 2 Among them at least 14 American citizens killed. Parents butcher using their bodies to try to protect their children. Stomach turning reports of being babies being killed. Entire family's slain. Young people massacred while attending a musical fest will to celebrate peace, to celebrate peace, Women raped to salted parade paraded his trophies.
Speaker 2 Families who will hid their fear for hours and hours desperately trying to keep their children quiet to avoid joint attention. And thousands of wounded, alive but carrying with them the bullet holes and the s wounds and the memory, what they endured. You all know these traumas never go away. There's still so many families desperately waiting to hear the fate their loved ones. Not knowing their alive or dead or hostages.
Speaker 2 Infants in the mother's arms, grandparents and wheelchair, holocaust survivors abducted. And hell hostage. Hostage whom Hamas has now threatened and to execute and violation of every code of human morality. It's a porn. The brutality of a moss, these blood thirst brings to mind.
Speaker 2 The worst the worst rampage of isis. This is terrorism. But sadly, from the Jewish people, It's not new. This attack is brought to the surface painful memories. And the scars left by a millennia of semitism.
Speaker 2 And genocide the Jewish people. So in this moment, we must be crystal clear. We stand with Israel. We stand with Israel. And we will make sure who has what it needs to take care of its citizens, defend itself and respond to this attack.
Speaker 2 There's no justification for terrorism. There's no excuse. Hamas does not stand from the Palestinian his people's right to him. Dignity and self determination. It's state of purposes and annihilation of the state of Israel on the murder of Jewish people, They use palestinian in civilians as human shields.
Speaker 2 Moss offers nothing but terror and bloodshed with no regard to pays the price. The loss of innocent life is heartbreaking. Like every nation in the world Israel-Hamas has the right to respond indeed has a duty to respond to these vicious attacks. I just got off the phone with the third cause minister Netanyahu. I told him United States experience is experiencing our response will be swift, decisive and overwhelming.
Speaker 2 We also discussed how democracy like Israel-Hamas United States are stronger and more secure when we act according to the rule of law. Terrorist, purposely target civilians, kill them. We uphold the laws of war, law of war. It matters. There's a difference.
Speaker 2 Today, Americans across the country are praying for all those families have been ripped apart. Lot of us know how it feels it leaves a black hole in your chest when you lose family. Feeling like you're being sucked in. The anger, the pain, the sense of hopelessness, This is what they mean by a human tragedy an atrocity, I'm an appalling scale. We're gonna continue to stand united.
Speaker 2 Deport the people of Israel who are suffering on unspeakable losses and opposing the hatred and violence of terrorism, My team has been in their constant communication with our Israeli partners and partners all across the region and the world. From the moment this crisis began. We're surging additional military systems including ammunition and intercept to replenish iron dome We're gonna make sure that Israel does not run out of these critical assets to defend its cities and its citizens. My administration has consulted closely with congress throughout this crisis. And on Congress returns, we're gonna ask them to take urgent action to fund the Nasa's security requirements of our critical partners.
Speaker 2 This is not about party or politics. It's about the security of our world. Security of the United States of America. We now know that American citizens among those being held by Hamas. I've directed my team to share intelligence and deploy additional experts from across the United States government.
Speaker 2 To consult with and advise is #israel counterparts on hostage cover recovery efforts. Because as president I have no higher priority to the safety of Americans being held hostage around the world. The United States has also enhanced our military force posture in the region. Strengthen our deter. The Department of Defense moon, the Uss Gerald r Ford carrier strike group, to the Eastern Mediterranean and bolstered our fighter aircraft presence.
Speaker 2 And we stand ready to move in additional assets as needed. Let me say again to any country. Any organization, anyone thinking of taking advantage of this situation. I have 1 word don't. Don't.
Speaker 2 Hearts may broken, but our resolve is clear. Yesterday, also spoke with the leaders in France, Germany, Italy and Uk. To discuss the latest developments with our European Allies and coordinate our United response. This comes on top of days of steady engaging with partners across the region. We're also taking steps at home.
Speaker 2 In cities across the United States America, police departments have stepped up security around centers for of Jewish life. The department of Homeland security and federal Bureau of investigation are working closely. With state and local law enforcement and Jewish community partners to identify and disrupt any domestic threat that it could emerge connection with these horrific attacks. This is a moment for the United States to come together, to grieve with those who are mourning. Let's be real clear.
Speaker 2 There is no place for hate in America. Not against Jews, not against Muslims, not against anybody. We reject we reject what we reject is terrorism, We condemn the endo scripted evil just who we've always done. That's what America stands for. You know, just over 50 years ago Was thinking about this morning talk on the secretary state Vice President of my office.
Speaker 2 Over 50 years ago, as a young senator. I visited Israel for the first time as a newly elected senator. And I had a long long trip of meeting with Gold Mayor air in her office. Just before the Amp poor war. And I guess she can see a cons combination of my faces as she described what was being faced.
Speaker 2 They were facing. Walked outside in that that sort of hallway outside our office. To have some photos you looked at me all of a sudden said, would you like to have a photograph? And so I got up and followed her around. We're standing there #biden, looking at the depressed g.
Speaker 2 Could tell, I guess I was concerned. She leaned over and whisper to me. She said, don't worry Senator Biden. We have a secret rep in here in Israel. My word is what she said.
Speaker 2 We have no place else to go. We have no place else to go. For 75 years is so the Alma Gu security of Jewish people and around the world. So that the atrocities of the past could never happen again and let there be no doubt The United States has Israel's back. We will make sure that Jewish and Democratic State of Israel can defend itself today tomorrow as we always have.
Speaker 2 It's as simple as that. These atrocities. Mean sick. First where were Israel-Hamas make no mistake. Thank you.
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Speaker 0 And There You Have At The President Of The United States Stating Clearly That the United States Stands Behind Israel And #biden denounce Saying The Acts Of Terror As Sheer Evil. Going Into Specifics About The Number Of Civilians Who Have Been Slaughtered In His Words, Babies, Women Raped And Pro paraded In The President's Words. He Is Giving Some #biden Latitude To the Israeli Government To Strike Back At Hamas, But Is Trying To Prevent Civilian Casualties. Want to Bring in Our Senior Force Foreign Correspondent Holly Williams, Who Is Also With Me Here In Tel aviv. The President Also Saying There Are Now 14 Americans Among The Dead And There Are A Number Of American Hostages, But He did Not Say How Many.
Speaker 0 How Does This Complicate That Planned invasion Of Gaza.
Speaker 1 That's News Isn't an Nora Americans Amongst The hostages. Hamas is Using Those hostages to #biden and black Camille #israel, saying that they won't negotiate a prisoner swap until the Israeli strike stop even threatening to execute 1 of those hostages every time that is Israel-Hamas, Palestinian civilians with no warning. This is really the
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Speaker 1 blackmail that hamas is using. Israel is acting at this point as if it's not hand Women, I think the reality is this is a political problem on for Israel because On the 1 hand, they want and need to punish Hamas. But on the other hand, the family members of every single 1 of those hostages will be demanding that Israel's government brings their loved one's home safe.
Speaker 0 And How Does That Carry Itself Out? We Know That The Israeli Defense Forces Have Already Called Up 360000 Reserve Forces. Some Of Those Service Are Coming From America Here To Help Israel Fight. There Already 35 Battalions On The Border With Gaza. What Happens?
Speaker 0 How are They Softening Targets Now?
Speaker 1 Yeah. Israel Is Clearly Going On The Intent On The Offensive, They're Hammering The Guys at Strip with Air strikes, a ground invasion Is expected In The Days to come. As I Said, Israel's Acting As if the hostages don't impact that. But I spoke to a former Israeli intelligence off just a few days ago who said the hostages have a massive impact. And He Doesn't Know How The Israeli Government Is Going To Deal With That.
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Speaker 0 know You Have Been Reporting On The Southern Border And Will Continue what you have learned tonight On the Cbs Evening News. Thank you very much Also want to bring in our Senior White House Correspondent, Wei Jiang And The President Has Been Working The Phones Since This Conflict Began 4 Days Ago. This Is A Hurry Diplomatic Effort. I
Speaker 3 It Is Nora And He Actually Had a Phone Call Yesterday With Big Western Allies, France, Germany, The Uk. And Italy. That Resulted In a joint statement because the Issue Here Is Not only supporting Israel, But He Wants To Send The Message Of Deter To Any Potential Bad Act Who Want To Exploit This Situation That There Is A Coordinated Effort To Stand Beside Israel And Make Sure It Has Everything It Needs To Defend itself. It's Also Notable Nora That The President Made This Speech fresh Off That Meeting In The Situation Room And We To Bought 1 National Security Advisor Who Is an Expert In Hostage Affairs And As You And Holly Were Talking About, He Just Made News The Has Confirmed That Americans Are Among The Hostages That Hamas has Taken. We Also Know That The Administration Has Offered Support Has Offered To Put Forth Hostage Negotiators And Members Of The Intelligence Community To Aid In This Effort.
Speaker 3 But I Have To Tell You Nor there Is a frustration here Because They say We are relying on The families who are telling us that their loved ones are not there. We Don't know how many people Are missing And We Certainly At This Point Do Not Know How To Track And Find Them. But They Have Vowed To Do Everything They Can To Try To Reconnect. Those Hostages Especially Americans. Nora american
Speaker 0 Jai At The White House Thank You. Also Want to Bring in Our Chief Washington Chorus Bonnet It Major Garrett And Major Let's Talk About How the United States Is Assisting The Israelis The President Mentioning This U. S. Strike Carrier Group. S Has Ford On Its Way Here.
Speaker 0 There's Also The Pentagon About Sending Another Aircraft Carrier. Of course Deploying Additional Munitions And Help To Resupply The iron Dome. This Is You Could See An All Hands on Deck process.
Speaker 4 Yes. The president made clear he will move whatever Us assets mil momentarily makes sense to reinforce the Israelis as they continue this war. That's Benjamin midnight Netanyahu word against Hamas in Gaza. He also talked the president did about asking Congress for assistance. But Congress is disorganized.
Speaker 4 The house of representatives isn't even functioning right now Nora. So the Pentagon and the administration we use whatever available resources it has under law now. But until the house organizes itself. It is not a c legislative partner in providing future needs for for the United States to assist israel. That is a huge concern here in America.
Speaker 4 1 other thing, what's the relationship between Benjamin netanyahu Yahoo and president Biden. Will it lacked? Decade Started in the early eighties. When Biden was A Young senator And Benjamin Netanyahu was An upcoming aid within The Israel-Hamas embassy here in Washington. They know each other well.
Speaker 4 There have been strains in this relationship periodically, but forged in fire they are now. As the president made clear. The This is A different context. Barb Of This Magnitude The President Said Cannot Be ignored And We'll Be Dealt With. First By Israel And Also Collaboratively By The United States.
Speaker 0 Major Garrett In Washington Along With J. The White House And Holly williams Here In Tel aviv And Thanks To our Correspondence And Crews Around The World Our Coverage Will Continue On Cbs News Streaming, The Your Local News And Tonight, We will Have A Full Wrap Up From Israel On The Cbs Evening News. This Has Been a Cbs News Special Report. I'm Nora O o'donnell in Tel aviv.
Speaker 5 Hello Everyone I'm J Duncan, You've Watching A Cbs News Special Report On President Biden Remarks On Israel. He Called The Attack Pure Una Rated Evil. The President Said At Least 14 Americans Had Been Killed In The Hamas Attacks And Said Overall, More Than 1000 Civilians Have Been Slaughtered. He Also Said Some Americans Are Being Held Hostage By Hamas. The President Reiterated Several Times That America Stands With Israel And Said Hamas Offers Nothing But Terror And Bloodshed.
Speaker 5 Cbs News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cord joins us now. It was A short news conference, Nancy, But a lot Was said. And The Support Was Clear From President Biden To Benjamin Netanyahu. What Do You Make Of How The President Expressed His Support Or Israel.
Speaker 6 Well, I Think He Wanted To Leave No Doubt Dr That The U. S. Views This As An Immoral Terrorist Attack By Hamas That This Was Murder. Pure And Simple I mean You Talked About The Fact That He Called it Pure Una Evil. He Also said Hamas has bloody hands That this is A group whose stated purpose Is To Kill Jews, and he called it An Act, Of Sheer Evil.
Speaker 6 So He Was Looking To Separate The Wishes And Desires Of The Palestinian People With The Actions Of Hamas, a Terrorist Group Who He Said Uses Palestinians As Human Shields To Carry Out Its Atrocities. So He Was Setting Out Very Clearly How The U. S. Views Hamas. This Is Not Some Military Conflict.
Speaker 6 Between 2 Countries That Have A Dispute, But That This Was An Attack By A Terrorist Group. As You Pointed Out, He Mentioned That The Number Of Americans Killed Is Now Up To At Least 14. He Mentioned That Americans Are Among The Hostages As Well. And Then He Sort Of Ticked Through The Ways That the. S.
Speaker 6 Is Helping So Far Said That They're Surging Ammunition. To Israel And Also Intercept To Help Replenish Israel's Famed Iron Dome, Which Is More or Less In In Constant Use At This Point. He Also Said That When Congress Returns, He Is Going To be Asking Them To Take Urgent Action. In Other words, He Is Going To Be Looking For More Funding For Assistance To Israel And That Sends And Even Clear Signal To Congress That They Need To Figure Out Their Leadership Situation Sooner Rather Than Later Because He Wants Them To Pass A Package Of Aid. He Also Mentioned And We We Knew This That He Is Directing His Team To Share Intelligence With The Israelis And It Was Notable That In That Picture That The White House Released Of The President, The Vice President Secretary of State And Other Top Aides Meeting In The Situation Room, Via Tele With Benjamin Netanyahu The Prime Minister Of Israel, It was Notable That There Was A Hostage Affairs Expert From The National Security Council In That Picture As Well Another sign That that The U.
Speaker 6 S. Views The Hostage Situation To Be Of Utmost Concern Right Now Particularly Now That We Know That There Are Americans Who Have Been Taken Hostage.
Speaker 5 And Nancy At the Very Top Of That Special Report I thought It was Interesting. Reporter 2 To Hear From Holly williams Talk About Speaking With Israel Body Retrieval Teams To Confirm that There Were D capita Babies And Southern Israel, 1 Of the Places Hardest Hit. And I Feel Like The President Also Painted A Picture. I know At The Rally Was At Yesterday For Instance, Some People Were Asking Me Why aren't You Showing Pictures Of This And Why aren't You Showing Pictures Of That? And You know What We Were Able To Show Even Yesterday Was Pretty Brutal.
Speaker 5 But In Reference Do Children And Women And The President Really Gave Us That Picture When He Said Know An Act of Share Evil Do Over A thousand Slaughtered Among At Least 14 Americans As You Mentioned, But Said Babies Being Killed, Women Raped Assaulted And Pro paraded As Trophies. When you hear that matched with some of the in imagery that not only that people are seeing in the news, but that's circulating online, It Increases This Anger And Sadness That I Feel Like Lot of People Have Talked About.
Speaker 6 Right. He He Described It As As Blood. And He Said It Really Recalls Some Of The Most Brutal Brutal Acts By Isis, Which Is Of Course, A Major terrorist group that the Us dismantled Piece by piece And I think it's not An accident that He Brought Up Isis because He was clearly Looking To Send The Signal That Hamas You May be Next. And He Also Made A Point To Mention. That There Were Victims Of The Holocaust.
Speaker 6 Yeah. From The 19 forties, Who Were Taken Hostage. So These Are Individuals Who Are In Their Eighties Or nineties. Yeah. Who Had Been Taken Hostage Who Have Already Lived Through So Much.
Speaker 6 I Thought It was Also Notable Dr That The President Said That That Israel Has Every Right To Respond He Made That Abundantly Clear. He Said He Just Got Off Of It As his Third Call With The Prime Minister. And What He Told Him Was That Our Response, the. S. Response If Something Like This Had Happened To Us Would Be Swift Decisive And Overwhelming.
Speaker 6 So Essentially What He Was Doing There Drink rica Was Basically Saying To The World Hey, Whatever Israel Does Now To Defend itself To Go after Hamas, This is Exactly what. The United States, the World's Policeman Would Be doing as well. So if Throwing His entire support behind Israel And He He Said Something Else I thought Was Equally Notable. He said That Anyone Thinking Of Taking Advantage Of This Situation. Our Heart May Be Broken, But Our Aims Are Clear, Don't Try It.
Speaker 5 Yeah. I Mean Even As He Said Those Statements It Was He Said Don't. Simple As That. Mh. A Lot Was Was Shared In Terms Of Again Painting The Picture.
Speaker 5 Still Lot of Questions, But It is Clear. I think It Has Been Clear Where The President And Many Lawmakers Stand On This Issue. Nancy Cord Again Thank You So much For Helping Us. Understand And And Break Everything Down and Guiding Us Through This Conversation. We Will See You Later On America Decides.
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