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
Borisjohnson went to parliament to tell mps that a further delay would be corrosive, and it was time to get brexit done, but labour said it couldnt support a deal which would damage the uk. And now is the time for this great house of commons to come together and bring the country together today. Todays session will last for several hours, at the end of which mps will decide whether the Prime Ministers deal needs greater scrutiny before it is formally approved. He has renegotiated the Withdrawal Agreement and made it even worse. Hes renegotiated the political declaration and made that even worse. Its the first time in 37 years that the commons is sitting on a saturday. The result of the main vote on brexit deal is on a knife edge and theres still the possibility that brexit could be delayed. And as the parliamentary debate goes on, thousands of protestors are making their way to westminster, campaigning for a second referendum on the outcome of the Brexit Process. Well bring you the lat
322. The noes to the left, 306. The ayes have it, the ayes have it. Following that defeat, the Prime Minister said he remained confident that his brexit deal will get through parliament by the end of october, and will do this by bringing forward legislation back to the commons next week. I continue in the very strong belief that the best thing for the uk and for the whole of europe is for us to leave with this new deal on october the 31st. And, to anticipate the questions that are coming from the benches opposite, i will not negotiate a delay with the eu. And neither does the law compelled me to do so. I can tell our friends and collea g u es do so. I can tell our friends and colleagues in the eu exactly what ive told everyone in the last 88 days ive served as Prime Minister, that further delay would be bad for this country. Bad for our European Union and bad for democracy. So next week, the government will introduce the legislation needed for us to leave the eu with our new deal on oc
Thats the stark warning from scientists about the levels of sewage in waterways. Good evening, and welcome to bbc news. President macron of france has insisted that a key element of the brexit agreement, which the uk government wants to be scrapped, is indispensable. Speaking in paris where he held talks with borisjohnson, mr macron said the irish backstop, which would avoid the need for physical border checks if there was no trade deal, was essential. Todays meeting followed yesterdays talks in berlin, and our correspondent ben wright has been travelling with the Prime Minister. Its a short flight from berlin. But theres a long way to go. Welcome to paris. Yesterday, Angela Merkel invited the uk to find solutions that might avoid a no deal brexit, but little more than that. And todays trip promised to be tougher still for the Prime Minister. President macron has long said the existing brexit deal works and could not be renegotiated. But borisjohnson is pushing for a different one and
For a fourth time. And in half an hour here on bbc news, the week in Parliament Takes a look back at the events at westminster. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Leaked emails from britains ambassador to washington have described President Trump as being inept and his presidency as uniquely dysfunctional. In the memos obtained by a sunday newspaper Sir Kim Darroch says, despite his shortcomings, President Trumps administration shouldnt be written off. The Foreign Office says the leak of diplomatic cables is mischievous. Angus crawford reports. The blu ntest of language, about the most powerful man in the world, and his administration, from britains top diplomat in the us, Sir Kim Darroch. Two years of his secret e mails leaked. In one, he wrote. On Donald Trumps recent state visit to the uk, he said the president had been dazzled by the queen, but cautioned this is still the land of america first. And on foreign policy, trumps sabre rattling over iran, approving air strikes and t