Earlier president macron met president isaac herzog, and said releasing hostages must be the first objective in israels war in gaza. Against terrorism. I think this is our duty, to fight against terrorism. Without this, escalating this conflict and i accept the warnings. Targeting these groups and ordering targeted attacks is a necessity. I want you to make sure that we stand shoulder to make sure that we stand shoulder to shoulder with you, and your nation. Well do whatever we can to ensure peace, security and stability for your country. Emmanuel macron is the latest leader to visit israel with the hope of de escalating the crisis. At least 12 british nationals are known to have been killed in that attack and further numbers are missing. Some of those right back may also have been killed while others are thought to have been kidnapped by hamas. That comes as the Prime Minister is Office Updated ministers this the Prime Minister is Office Updated ministe ,. , ministers this morning th
October seven attacks orchestrated by hamas were released. An 85 year old and a 79 year old were handed over at the Rafah Crossing. Hamas, described as a Terrorist Group by the uk in many governments, say they released their women on humanitarian grounds. They were amongst ginger and 20 hostages still inside gaza and they were handed over to representatives of the red cross around ten p m local time on monday night. After the meeting with israels president , mr macron expressed once again support for israel in the fight against terrorism. It israel in the fight against terrorism. Israel in the fight against terrorism. ,. ,. , terrorism. It is our duty to fight auainst terrorism. It is our duty to fight against these terrorism. It is our duty to fight against these terrorism terrorism. It is our duty to fight| against these terrorism groups. Without any confusion, without, i would say, and i share the warnings you passed, but targeting clearly these groups, organising targeted operation
We start with some sad news from the last half hour and everton chairman Bill Kenwright has passed away, aged 78. Kenwright first became involved at everton in 1999 1989 as a major shareholder, before becoming the largest stakeholder in the club in 200a. Also a well known theatre producer within act on coronation street. Marco silver is dana follow him. Craving cartilage to the 2025 season. Silver has been in a row since 2021. Into a tenth place finish in the Premier League last season. Season. Just over two hours to go until a huge night at old trafford where Manchester United really need to kick start their Champions League campaign. They go into this evenings match against copenhagen bottom of their group after two defeats from two. Itll be an important night in particularfor united striker Rasmus Hojlund who begun his career at copenhagen and hes likely to come up against at least one of his younger twin brothers. Its a special game for him. He grew up there. You know he will be hi
Elsewhere, arsenal are trying to get back to winning ways, theyre up against sevilla thats also goalless. All of tonights scores can be found on the bbc sport website. In the premier league, everton have said theyve lost a chairman, a leader, a friend and an inspiration after Bill Kenwright passed away yesterday evening. Kenwright first became involved at everton in 1989 as a board member and became a major shareholder ten years later, before becoming the largest stakeholder in the club in 2004 when he took on the chairmanship. He was also a Well Known Theatre Producer With An Acting Role in Coronation Street which continued until 2012. England crickets managing director rob key insists ben stokes is still committed to playing for the National Team despite turning down a long contract. Englands test captain has rejected a three year central contract, opting instead for a one year extension. Key says stokes is expected to negotiate a longer deal next year when a new cycle of broadcast r
From southern israel. One of the two israeli women released last night, after being held hostage by hamas, has been speaking about her ordeal. Yocheved lifschitz, whos 85, said shed been through hell. Her husband is still being held. Israel estimates more than 200 hostages are still in gaza after being abducted in the attacks of october 7th. Hamas, which is designated a Terrorist Group by the uk, said the release was for humanitarian reasons. At least 700 people have been killed in gaza in the last 2a hours, according to hamas officials who also say the total number killed is now more than 5,700, including more than 2,000 children. Heres our middle east correspondent, yolande knell. He correspondent, yolande knell. May find some of ti her report he may find some of the images in her report distressing. The moment of release. In a video sent out by hamas, they were handed over to representatives from the International Red cross. But then she turns, shaking the hands of a masked gunman a