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Inside Gaza's humanitarian crisis

More than a week after Hamas launched its bloody terror rampage in southern Israel, killing some 1,400 people and capturing almost 200 hostages, Israel was still preparing Monday for a widely expected ground offensive in Gaza. Gaza health officials say Israel's bombardment has killed at least 2,750 people and wounded almost 10,000 others, with hundreds of children among the dead and wounded. Dr. Ahmed Al-Mandhari, World Health Organization regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean, joined CBS News to discuss the situation in Gaza.

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Biden cancels plans amid Israel-Hamas war

President Biden has canceled a planned trip to Colorado Monday and will stay in Washington, D.C., amid the Israeli-Hamas war. Secretary of State Antony Blinken continued to criss-cross the Middle East working to ensure safe passage for Americans to leave Gaza, secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and keep the war from spreading. The White House also appointed a special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues to focus on getting humanitarian aid to Palestinians. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.

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