Mitch mcconnel, during his time as Senate Majority leader. Also tonight a red Weather Warning in ne scotland, the met office says storm babbet could dump 8 inches of rain in less than 2a hours. Ten inches. Good evening. The trucks are still the wrong side of the Gaza Border But State Television In Egypt says the rafah border will open tomorrow to allow a convoy of 20 lorries carrying aid to go in. The us Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, was in cairo today working with the egyptians. But they know what is scheduled to leave tomorrow is nowhere near enough. Before the war the un was sending 100 trucks of aid every day. And this convoy will not be carrying fuel that is needed for Water Sanitation or for the generators at the hospitals. Heres mark regev Senior Advisor to the israeli Prime Minister. Fuel is a problem and we saw that earlier this week when there were tankers that came in with petrol, fuel and we know for a fact that a large part of that was stolen by hamas. There is a pr
Bullingham says the fa had sought Expert Guidance on the israel gaza issue before reaching its decision. India have made it four wins from four at the cricket world cup, with a comfortable victory this afternoon. The tournament hosts were set 257 to win by bangladesh opener litton das top scoring with 66. India never really looked in too much trouble though, once again it was virat kohli who anchored the chase. He hit a magnificent century. This six with the last ball of the innins took him to three figures. 103 not out for him. India winning by seven wickets with more than eight overs to spare. They play new zealand next, on sunday. Now, theres just under 2a hours until the start of the Rugby World Cup semi finals with argentina playing 3 time champions new zealand, whilst england take on defending champions south africa on saturday. And ahead of that match england have named their team. Theyve made three changes with Freddie Steward returning at full back in place of marcus smith who
The United States and Around The World. Im kasie hunt. It is tuesday, october 17, 5 00 a. M. Here in washington and noon in israel where President Biden will be tomorrow on a high stakes trip to a warzone with several competing objectives. First the president will reaffirm the United States solidarity with israel. And our ironclad commitment to its security. The president Will Depart Washington today as he tries to prevent the crisis in israel from spreading into a wider conflict at the same time that he works to ease the humanitarian suffering in gaza. Secretary of state Antony Blinken announcing monday that the u. S. And israel will develop a plan to ensure aid from donor nations and groups will reach civilians in gaza. At the moment that is a major problem because right now the Rafah Crossing Into Egypt which is currently the only route in or out of gaza remains closed. There are four 30foot Missile Craters still blocking the roadway along with cement slabs placed by egypt. And in g
By Downloading Duckduckgo On Mobile and desktop today. Hello and welcome to our viewers here in the United States and around the world, im john vause. U. S. President joe biden will travel to israel wednesday, a dramatic show of support which comes at a crucial moment. More than a week after a Surprise Attack by hamas militants who murdered more than 1400 civilians in israel, and Israeli Ground offensive in gaza is now going to be imminent as well as israeli airstrikes that left gaza facing a humanitarian crisis like never before and white house officials fear this conflict could spiral into a wider regional confrontation. U. S. Soccer state Anthony Blinken announced the president s visit. Hes been on a marathon Diplomatic Mission across the middle east. Blinken also says the u. S. And israel have agreed to develop a plan for humanitarian aid from donations to reach civilians in gaza. You and experts warn that the territory is being strangled by israels weeklong siege and aerial bombar
Welcome to our viewers joining us in the group and around the world. Im bianca nobilo. Im max foster. It is tuesday, october 17, 11 00 in israel and gaza. U. S. President biden will leave later today for an extraordinary wartime visit to israel. It is a strong show of support for the long time personal lie. T personal lie. Antony blinken has been on a Marathon Mission across the middle east. He is coming here at a critical moment for the region and for the world. The president will reaffirm the United States solidarity with israel and commitment to security. The president will hear what it needs to defend its people as we continue to work with congress to meet those needs. Also following major developments from Southern Gaza, the Palestinian Interior Ministry reports israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 people inkahn hunis. And a video shows a 21yearold talking about an arm injury that was that she was taken to gaza. Cnn decided not to show the video. It is unclear wit was taken or f