There are Reports Tonight that a us official says israel intends to launch a Ground Offensive in lebanon, which could begin as soon as today. Israeli tanks are gathering by the countrys northern border. Israels Defence Minister, who was visiting troops today, told them the next phase of the war will begin soon. Hezbollah has said its prepared for all out war. Lets go straight to lebanon and the capital beirut, anna foster. There is a realfeeling of momentum in the Middle East tonight, after the israeli Defence Minister told his troops on the board at that the military would use force by air, Sea And Land to achieve the aim of returning displaced israelis back to their homes. They said the killing in beirut of the hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah was not the final step. There have been reports that israeli Special Forces had launched some raids inside lebanon but that has not been confirmed. Lucy williamson has been to northern israel and sent this report. Israels army is moving close
War could expand toWards the Litany River and last longer than a short term campaign. We are waiting news from that Security Cabinet Meeting in jerusalem which got under way a couple of hours ago, the word is the army is awaiting a signalfrom is the army is awaiting a signal from the government. Let us spike tojon donnison, what do we know of what is being discussed tonight, john, and what sort of instructions might be given to the army . What sort of instructions might be given to the army . Well, the anticipation be given to the army . Well, the anticipation is be given to the army . Well, the anticipation is that be given to the army . Well, the anticipation is that the anticipation is that the instructions to launch some sort of Ground Incursion going to happen, and it could happen really any moment now, certainly within the next few hours, we heard from the Defence Minister earlier today, he was up on the northern Border Meeting troops up there, israel has been reinforcing the num
Central and southern england, strong gusty winds towards the North Sea Coast but towards the North And West turning largely dry, Clear Skies and locally quite a chilly start to the Day Tomorrow for some out towards the North And West. Underneath the Cloud And Rain of course it is mild and this is the position of the low pressure heading through tuesday. Gusty winds towards these eastern facing coasts and some of that brain drifting little further westward at times. I think generally out towards the North And West, down to northern ireland, western scotland, parts of wales and south west england, it is looking dry and temperatures will be rising, 15 17 celsius and the best of the sunshine. Then High Pressure starts to drift down from the north. For all of us, a much better looking Picture Heading to wednesday, thursday and friday but Business As Usual into the weekend. Thanks, elizabeth, and thats bbc news at six. Now its time to join our colleagues for the news where you are goodbye. H
12th place just seven points, their worst start after six matches and primarily history. 0nly Southampton newly promoted have scored fewer goals, would you believe, that Manchester United the season. They desperately need two wins in the next few days. Of course, if that doesnt Happen with an international break Happening, that would give united the time to have a very close look. You saw those glum faces in the directors box yesterday. The director of football, Jason Wilcox as well. The trust at the top of the hierarchy now here at old trafford. When i spoke to Sirjim Ratcliff earlier this year when he first bought that steak and united, the new co owner, he said he was more inclined to change the environment here rather than the manager. While hes done that now. Theres been an overhaul of the executive team, so inevitably, the scrutiny will fall more on the manager. Taking you to america more on the manager. Taking you to america now. More on the manager. Taking you to america now. N
And claim morgue than 600 the us Homeland Security lives. The us Homeland Security chief has warned that the death if. S that. Toll could rise beyond that. A Bbc Investigation has found signs that modern slavery victims were being forced to work as a Mcdonalds Branch and factory supplying Bread Products to major supermarkets and were missed for years. Good evening. The good evening. Welcome to the programme. Good evening, israeli Special Forces have been carrying out small, targeted raids into Southern Lebanon, gathering intelligence and probing, ahead of an expected ground incursion. Israeli tanks are now gathering at the countrys northern Border. Israeli invasion. Much of the fighting is expected to take place along the israeli lebanese Border, though there is concern in washington that the war could expand geographically towards the Litani River and last longer than a short term campaign. We are waiting for news from that Security Cabinet Meeting injerusalem which got under way a co