On the big screen. A look back at the contributions of the real james brown. Tonight, there was supposed to be a ceasefire. A break in the fighting between israel and hamas. But the humanitarian truce only lasted 90 minutes. Both sides blamed the other. Hamas said once the ceasefire started, israel moved its forces into civilian areas. But hamas killed two and took two others captive. We bring our coverage with nicole johnston. The al kasam brigade, the military wing of hamas has released a statement saying they dont know where the soldier is or anything about it. They did say however they had a mission which included a suicide bomber operating near rafah, after that team accomplished whatever it set out to do was hit by an israeli air strike. So if that team happened to have had an israeli soldier with them about al kasam brigade is saying he would have been killed by this israeli air strike. We have strikes carried out over different parts of the strip at least half a dozen inside ga
Rescuers are finally reaching some of the most remote areas. Arsenal are staging an historic turn around. Israelis are voting in what looks to be the most closely fought election in years. Analysts are predicting a turnout of 80 , one of the highest since 1999. At steak whether the next Prime Minister will be likuds Benjamin Netenyahu or the Opposition Leader isaac herzog. Very close it appears to be, mike. How it is looking for Benjamin Netenyahu . Yes indeed theres still some five hours before the polls officially close, and indications are that the turnout was far higher than it was in the elections two years ago. This perhaps an indication of how tightly contested this campaign has been. There has been a steady stream of voters since the early morning, and it is expected close to 80 of the edgeable voters will cast their ballots. Along the voters was Benjamin Netenyahu whos likud party has been slipping behind in the recent polls. In cent days netenyahu himself has reached out to t
[ music ] a new ceasefire was reached in gaza, israelis in palestine yans agree to begin palestinians agree to begin another cae fire today at ceasefire today at 5 00 pm. Let turn to Jane Ferguson in west jerusalem, can you tell us the details of how the latest temporary deal was reached . Well, its a surprise to some on the ground. This morning, after the Israeli Cabinet meeting heard stronger talk. Basically Binyamin Netanyahu saying that they would not be coming back to cairo for the talks unless there was a cessation of violence, rockets, coming out of gaza. During the cabinet meeting, members had called for an escalation, an increase in Israeli Operations in gaza, some calling for a full occupation. Its been a dramatic day. Theres no confirmed reports as to how this came about. We know that the egyptians have been hosting and shuffling between the two. The egyptians have a pump card when it comes to pressuring hamas in the palestinians, because of the rafah boarder crossing with e
Louis suburb after the Fatal Shooting of an unarmed team. An investigation is under way after nascar champion tony stewart kills another driver after on onfield argument. Its been one hour since a new truce took hold in gaza. The 3day ceasefire is the second such deal brokered by egypt, following a weekend of violence in gaza. On sunday christians attended mass to pray for peace. Theres hope that a ceasefire could paef the way for a longer truce between the palestinians and israeli. I spoke to Jane Ferguson about the ceasefire. So far it is holding. There are hopes it will hold for 72 hours. Before the ceasefire came in effect, there was a barrage of rocket fire. Its normal in this part of the world before a ceasefire takes effect both sides really up tick their strikes against the other. As it stands, this ceasefire does seem to be holding true at the moment. What we are hearing from reports in the israeli media is if the yeahs fire holds throughout the ceasefire holds throughout the
As we know it. U. S. President barack obama has made controversial choices for two of the top jobs in his government. Is nominated chuck hagel for defense secretary and john brenan as dia director. Both of them must now be approved by the u. S. Senate. Now this report. With his second term soon to begin, president obama is putting the finishing touches to his National Security team. Introducing the men that he wants to lead the pentagon and the cia. These two leaders have dedicated their lives to protect our country. I urge the senate to confirm them as soon as possible. Both nominees face difficult questions before they are confirmed in the u. S. Senate. Table seems perfect for the pentagon. A decorated combat veteran in vietnam and a former republican senator from nebraska. Some conservatives say that he is not Strong Enough supporter of israel, even though he voted many times to send billions of dollars in u. S. Financial aid. I will do my best for our country and those i represent