Borders our international recognised borders. This is necessary. These violations have exceeded, there have been more than 35,000 violations since 2006. Mr president , has israel not had enough of the endless war since 1948 . When will it be time for israel to give an opportunity for peace . Will israel not embrace the path of peace . When will this happen instead of using the language of fire and steel, lebanon and arab countries have clearly without any ambiguity categorically embrace these through the arab Peace Initiative which was the fruit of the Beirut Arab Summit in 2002. The option of a two State Solution, for the demand of arab states for the implementation of united states resolutions which unfortunately have become remained dead. It is now incumbent upon israel, the government and the pete ball, if they want peace to embrace and choose peace, to want peace instead of war and to go beyond their Obsession And Security related anxiety, break the cycle of violence in the region, stopping the escalation and the risk of complete conflagration in The Middle East and that also requires collective efforts as part of a clear, defined timeline, together with clear warrantees and recognition of rights including the right to Self Determination pursuant to international law. There can be no peace without a two State Solution regardless of how much time this takes Mr President , by way of conclusion we reiterate our call for a lasting solution, for the full balanced implementation of resolution 1701. The recognition of our land borders, recognised that the international level, to ensure that lebanon and the region can avoid further warfare and destruction. We are at a very difficult time, marred by tragic escalation of violence in lebanon. From the heart of the conflict. Resolution 1701 of the Security Council is the primary line of defence for lebanon. This resolution is not merely a document, not merely a framework for international action, no, this is a commitment on the part of international community to safeguard regional peace and security. We cannot deviate from this process. This is the legal diplomatic Bedrock Guaranteeing the protection of lebanese and regional security, of respecting this resolution is absolutely necessary, not just for lebanon but for israel as well and for the region as a whole. This is the best respecting this resolution is absolutely. And for the region as a whole. This is the best tool at the disposal of the international community to break the cycle of violence, to ensure that diplomacy prevails despite the difficulties and despite the difficulties and despite the difficulties and despite the fact that the path ahead is difficult. The cost of ahead is difficult. The cost of a diplomatic failure will be very high. For this reason we much spare in mind that with each New Wave of violence there is unimaginable suffering endured particularly by civilians, any civilian killed is a tragedy that is unacceptable and there is no justification for this when civilian areas are targeted, systematically, as is currently the case in lebanon. We are talking here about act that are tantamount to war crimes. There can be no justification tantamount to war crimes. There can be nojustification for the Mass Murder of civilians. However, as we talk about Death And Destruction and devastation, we also need to endeavour to find solutions. Time is of the essence. There is a need for a political process to end this crisis which has escalated. We need to move forward and reach a political solution. Together, we need to give thought to a political solution, to this crisis. Instead of bugging ourselves increasingly down on the militarisation of this conflict, the escalation of conflict, the escalation of Conflict And Expansion of the conflict, diplomacy is not always easy. But diplomacy is the only way to save innocent lives and homelands. For our part, lebanon is determined to tread upon this path. Lebanon views the us french initiative, as supported by other friendly countries as an opportunity to generate momentum, to take steps towards ending this Crisis And Diplomacy needs to succeed. There is no other choice. Thank you. Succeed. There is no other choice. Thank you. That was lebanons choice. Thank you. That was lebanons foreign choice. Thank you. That was lebanons Foreign Minister. Lebanons Foreign Minister addressing the Un General Assembly in new york. He raised the alarm of a wider conflict in The Middle East and made some demands including calling for stability along the border. He said that fighting in lebanon is a consequence of a lack of a sustainable solution rather than the cause and that the cause was occupation. He accused israel of expanding the war into lebanon, referring to those pager attacks last week and warned against aggression. Most of all he called for an immediate ceasefire on all stakeholders. Meanwhile, the White House says negotiations with israel over the Ceasefire Proposal in southern lebanon are continuing despite the israeli Governments Rejection of international calls to end hostilities. The us, France And Other Allies have called for a three week ceasefire. The israeli Prime Minister said the army would keep hitting hezbollah with full force until residents of northern israel could return to their homes. The french president , who has been heavily involved in negotiations, said he would not tolerate southern lebanon becoming another gaza. Meanwhile on the ground, strikes have been ongoing in lebanon with israel saying in the last few hours that its Fighterjets Have had around 220 hezbollah targets in the last day. They have mainly been in the south and in the capital of beirut. Around 18 missiles were fired from the other way from israel into, from lebanon, rather into israel. 0urfirst Report is from Anna Foster in beirut who witnessed an israeli airstrike an Apartment Block which the army said killed a top hezbollah commander. Fear in the heart of the lebanese capital. Moments after an israeli missile strike, dust from a destroyed home fills the air. Its less than an hour since this Air Strike was reported in the southern suburbs of Beirut And Ijust want to show you, you can see there, this is an apartment on the first, second floor, and you can really see the damage thats been caused. Now, the idf have described this as a precision strike. When they carry out these operations in the southern suburbs theyre normally targeting the senior leadership of hezbollah. The israeli military released these pictures of the building being hit, killing, they say, the head of hezbollah� s aerial command, muhammad hossein sarur. At least two people were killed here and 15 injured. Talk of a ceasefire feels far away from the streets of beirut. Today was supposed to be about de escalation, a pause to calm tensions, but scenes like this make it hard to see how either side plans to step back from the brink of a new war. In northern israel, Security Forces and Fire Fighters were deployed to a site of a Rocket Strike from lebanon that damaged a house in the israeli town of rosh pina, in the upper galilee. Rockets were fired by hezbollah on israeli towns. Residents were trapped inside a house in the town of safed. Smoke trails were also visible in the sky after the interception of some rockets fired by hezbollah. In lebanon, the Health Ministry says 92 people have been killed as a result of israeli strikes over the past 2a hours. Israel says its only Targeting Hezbollah Infrastructure and launch sites, but many civilians are among those killed which includes at least 50 children. 0ur Chief International Correspondent 0rla Guerin reports now, from sebline in southern lebanon. Firefighters rushing to another Air Strike. This one in nabatieh. This they carry out the wounded. Not fighters, but children. Israel says its Targeting Hezbollah sites. But its bombing many residential areas. How old are you . He asks. Three fingers are raised. A young generation, now threatened by a war that has already killed at least 50 children this week, like the members of this family, who died together in a strike in beirut. Ali, jalal, fatima and farra, all gone. And iman and talia nasser, who took their last breaths together, also killed by israels bombardment. But some have made it to safety, having run for their lives. My name is Mehdi Ahmad and my years old is ten years old. And what has been happening in the last two days . You had to leave your house. The war is very big and very scared and i cry. How did you feel, having to leave your home . Were you sad . Yes, i was very sad, he says. We left behind half our belongings. A missile landed near us. We went quickly so we wouldnt be hit. His biggest fear, he tells me, is losing his family. Instead of going to school, many lebanese children, like mehdi, are now living in schools and colleges. This could be home for some time. International calls for a ceasefire came to nothing today. 0rla guerin, Bbc News, sebline, lebanon. The uk prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for a ceasefire between Israel And Hezbollah. Hes been speaking at the Un General Assembly. He said ceasefire would create space for diplomacy to solve the conflict. I call on Israel And Hezbollah to stop the violence. Step back from the brink. We need to see an immediate ceasefire to provide space for a diplomatic settlement. And we are working with all partners to that end, because further escalation serves no one. It offers nothing but more suffering for innocent people on all sides, and the prospect of a wider war that no one can control. 0ur Chief Presenter sumi somaskanda, is at the Un Headquarters in new york. She told me more about what else starmer said. He talked about The Uk taking its role again as a responsible leader on the global stage, and in doing so he talked about the conflicts that have been dominating the agenda here. Of course, what is happening in The Middle East, but also in ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in sudan. But of course, all eyes really on what will be said here in the diplomatic efforts to deescalate the situation in lebanon and, of course, the war in gaza. And there, as you just heard in that clip, sir Keir Starmer, the british Prime Minister, very clear that he is sticking by the statement that was released by The Uk, the us, so 12 allies calling for a 21 Day Ceasefire between Israel And Hezbollah to allow a path for diplomacy. And i thought it was interesting that he said the prospect of a wider war that no one can control. It is intimately linked with the situation in gaza, where we need to see an immediate ceasefire. So he was very clear not only about the need to see a release of hostages, but to end the suffering of palestinians in gaza, linking the two as critically important for his efforts here. And all of this hangs in the balance. Of course, because the israeli Prime Minister, benjamin netanyahu, has arrived in new york, he is holding bilateral meetings here today, tonight, as we understand, and will be addressing the general assembly himself tomorrow, Friday Morning here in new york. And the question remains whether all of these diplomatic efforts, that message from the british Prime Minister, whether it actually will lead to a de escalation, an Off Ramp to the situation. I do want to ask you about the status of the ceasefire. But before that, we understand that Keir Starmer is going to be meeting Donald Trump. What might they discuss . Well, thats a good question. We would love to be a Fly On The Wall of that discussion. But of course, its not unusual that sir Keir Starmer, the new british Prime Minister, would want to meet Donald Trump, not only the former president but the republican candidate. And it is such a tight race that it is absolutely possible that you could have either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump win this president ial election in november. Likely, theyll be discussing some of the global issues that are being discussed here at the united nations. But this is part of, of course, a courtesy for sir Keir Starmer, for the british Prime Minister, to ensure that he has links and ties to both the biden harris administration. So clearly he has met with us president Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, but also Donald Trump. Should he become president , i anticipate it could be that sir Keir Starmer would raise some of the issues, as i said, like ukraine, like the situation in lebanon and in gaza. But we wont know until we get a readout of that meeting. It should certainly be interesting. And briefly sumi, if you can, because we are running out of time. You spoke to the deputy us representative to the united nations. What did he say about the status of the Ceasefire Proposals . He said that this is ongoing. Quite frankly, he wasnt able to give any updates on whether they will be able to reach an agreement. But he said it was fundamentally important. He said, that they will be meeting with israeli leaders, with their allies impressing upon all of the parties here, including iran. Of course, the iranian president is here. The need for a ceasefire, both in gaza and also to end the hostilities between hezbollah and israel. So we really have to wait and see whether that actually bears Fruit Today or in the coming day, of course, with the israeli Prime Minister here in new york. Around the world and across The Uk this is Bbc News. You are alive with Bbc News. Joe biden has announced fresh Military Aid for ukraine ahead of his meeting with President Zelensky. And said ukraine not russia would prevail in the war. The Ukrainian Leader has also held talks with Vice President Kamala Harris and on Friday Morning he will meet her rival in the us election, Donald Trump. Jessica parker reports. Arriving at the White House, President Zelensky has come carrying a plan, a plea, designed to boost ukraine on the battlefield. I raised with the president biden the plan of victory. Today we are preparing to discuss the details. But hes counting on an ally whos gotjust a few months left in office. Let me be clear, russia will not prevail in war. A key ukrainian request, it wants permission to use western made long range missiles on military targets inside russia. An idea that angers moscow, as it unleashed another shattering drone attack on kyiv. The Air Raid sirens have been pretty relentless overnight into today. With all thats going on, some will wonder whether President Putin is trying to send a warning, a message. If he is, for people here, they feel its a Message Theyve heard many times before. Translation a fragment flew into our window breaking the glass. Fortunately, miraculously, it didnt hurt my child. President zelensky is in the us. How crucial is western support for ukraine . Translation we need help from other countries, absolutely. Otherwise we will not win. We will have to improve our own military industry. Ukrainians are waiting. Notjust forJoe Biden� s decision but the us election, as republican candidate Donald Trump has repeatedly indicated he could cut aid to kyiv. Theres something bizarre about knowing that so much about the future of your country and your nation, your own safety depends on the results of a vote that will happen, you know, all the way across the ocean. So many times people here have had to clean up and hope things will look better soon, even if much feels beyond their control. Jessica parker, Bbc News in kyiv. As we heard their President Zelensky says he has a victory plan. Other chances of its success. Ros atkins has this assessment. President zelensky knows that what happens next in the war connects to what happens in us politics. And this visit of his has not been straightforward. I this visit of his has not been straightforward. Straightforward. I dont appreciate straightforward. I dont appreciate zelensky. Straightforward. I dont appreciate zelensky coming to this country and telling the american taxpayers what they ought to do. He ought to say Thank You to the american taxpayers. Thank you to the american taxpayers Thank You to the american taxa ers. ,. ,. , ~ taxpayers. He has said Thank Ou to taxpayers. He has said Thank You to america taxpayers. He has said Thank You to america stopped taxpayers. He has said thank| you to america stopped today and previously. 0ther You To America Stopped Today and previously. Other messages as we could be more positive. There have been meeting with senators and withJoe Biden at the White House and separately a meeting and statements with Kamala Harris. In all these political meetings happen because zelensky� s new plan cannot happen without more american weapons and funds. And Thatis American weapons and funds. And that is not a guarantee. If harris wins the election this is her promise. Is her promise. The united states supports is her promise. The united states supports ukraine, l is her promise. The united l states supports ukraine, not out of charity but because it is in our strategic interest. But it is not clear precisely what that will mean in practice. And then this is Donald Trump. Practice. And then this is donaldtrum. � , a, Donald Trump. Because ukraine is one. Donald trump. Because ukraine is gone it Donald Trump. Because ukraine is gone it is Donald Trump. Because ukraine is gone. It is not Donald Trump. Because ukraine is gone. It is not ukraine is gone. It is not ukraine anymore. Is gone. It is not ukraine anymore is gone. It is not ukraine anymore. Is gone. It is not ukraine an more. , anymore. Trump accuses the Biden Administration anymore. Trump accuses the Biden Administration of anymore. Trump accuses the I Biden Administration of Feeding Zelensky Money and munitions like no country has ever seen before. He says he will lend the wall although he has not explained how. And so amid the swell of domestic us politics, zelensky has tried to make his case. He understands that when americans vote in this election their choice will shape their future and also ukraine is. To japan they were the Ruling Party is due to choose a new leader. The winning candidate will take office next week as the countrys Prime Minister. The vote follows a Surprise Announcement last month when Romeo Kishida announced he was stepping down. Japans liberal Democrat Party has faced a string of scandals leading the party in need of new leadership before a general election which must be held by the middle of next year. A record nine candidates are standing. Forthe record nine candidates are standing. For the latest lets cross to our correspondent in tokyo. Great to see you. So much at stake in this Leadership Race Isnt there . Dorcas through the significance. Dorcas through the sianificance. ,. , significance. This Leadership Race comes significance. This Leadership Race comes at significance. This Leadership Race comes at a significance. This Leadership Race comes at a turbulent i significance. This leadership i race comes at a turbulent time for the liberal Democrat Party. A party that has ruled japan for most of the time in postwar japan and this contest, the Ruling Party is choosing its leader and the leader of this country at a time when it is suffering from internal strife, from a state of flux, really, and the fallout of the scandals that you mention. Chief among them other revelations of the extent of influence of the controversial Unification Church within the party that has angered the public but also the fallout from the financial scandal, the politicalfunding scandal, the political funding scandal. Scandal, the politicalfunding scandal. In the fallout of that. We have seen for Mia Cush Kishida say he will not run for another term. Kishida say he will not run for anotherterm. Fumio kishida. Interestingly he has said that the party must show it can change and among those nine candidates, especially with the three front runners, they need to show to the public that this party is starting. It is not just a contest for the top job it is needed calibration to regain trust and change the image of a tarnished party. Briefly, because we are running out of time, japan is the worlds fourth largest economy that faces a lot of challenges. How is this Leadership Race likely to impact the country . Remember, this race is seen by observers as a rehearsal for the general election. This is an internal vote but some of the candidates especially one of the front runners, they say they will call an early election and the top priority for whoever wins this leadership election today, we elected to get the result today, is the economy. The japanese households have been suffering from a stagnant economy from non moving salaries and whoever wins wilL Need to address that. I salaries and whoever wins wilL Need to address that. Need to address that. I am afraid we need to address that. I am afraid we have need to address that. I am afraid we have run need to address that. I am afraid we have run out need to address that. I am afraid we have run out of L Need to address that. I am i afraid we have run out of time but great to have you on the programme. That is all for now. Do stay with Bbc News. Hello there. The month of september can often be quite a turbulent one. The transition from summer into autumn and the final full week of september has been just that. Look at thursdays rain. A lot of Heavy Rain Drifting Out of Northern England and northern ireland. This darker blue here, a line of torrential thundery showers with some hail in there as well. Already still with days to spare, woburn in bedfordshire has had its wettest september on record, but its also had its wettest month ever on record, and weve got an Amber Weather Warning which will remain in force for the next few hours. And so we are just going to continue to add to those rainfall totals. So a line of heavy rain will move its way south out of the midlands, Down Into Southern England and south east england. Behind it, the Wind Direction Swinging around to a northerly. A few scattered showers with elevation could turn a little wintry as well, as it turns colder from the north, so this Weather Front slowly eases away during the day this friday and then behind it, that colder air starts to tuck in. A real noticeable difference to the feel of our weather story. So yes, it will be a wet start across east anglia, south east england. For a time that Rain Clearing perhaps away from the Kent Coast by lunchtime and then quite an improvement, actually. Some sunshine coming through. A few scattered showers, but a brisk northerly wind making it feel quite cool out there. Eight to 1a degrees below par for this stage of the month. Now, as we move out of friday into the weekend, we start with this ridge of high pressure. A quiet start to the weekend, but theres more wet weather to come as we move into sunday. But with that high pressure, well, that means we could have quite a chilly start first thing on saturday morning. Temperatures and sheltered glens of Scotland And Northeast england down below freezing, so a frost is not out of the question here. We will continue to see the Wind Direction Swinging around to more of a North Westerly that will drive in showers on saturday across exposed west coast, and one or two running down through the Cheshire Gap as well. Top temperatures on sunday at around 15 degrees, the best of the sunshine in sheltered southern and eastern areas. Then, as we move out of saturday into sunday, heres that rain. And it means an unsettled start into next week slowly improving. New us tariffs are set to kick in, affecting imports. Plus ai dividing the business world. Welcome to business today. Policies are on tariffs become part of the debate on the economy in the upcoming us election. The bbc� s Michelle Fleury has more from new york. When the measures were first announced in may the White House said it was in response to chinas unfair Trade Practices and to protect us jobs. At the time the chinese say they oppose the heights and would retaliate. Analysts said the tariffs, which include a 100 duty on electric vehicles made in china, they are largely symbolic especially since chinese evs are not currently sold in the united states. As well as a rise in ev tariffs, levies on solar cells will increase to 50 while rates on steel and aluminium
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