President biden heading to israel this morning on a wartime journey that could prove to be the most important Foreign Mission of his administration to date. But even before touchdown, mr. Biden is encountering turbulence. It just might destroy any hope of warding off a full blown mideast battle. Good morning, everybody. Kevin corke In Washington with live one hour coverage. A special on the latest developments in the mideast. It is 3 a. M. Here in the nations capital, 10 a. M. In israel this morning. People there across in fact, across the mideast are waking up to growing concerns about a possible escalation of hostilities in the region. And now President Bidens efforts to tamp down the tensions are already facing a massive setback. The latest disturbing images from gaza explain why widespread carnage at a hospital once with wounded war victims and palestinians seeking shelter. At least 500 reported dead, many of them children. Israels military says it was a rocket fired by islamic. Ha
We begin with a Fox News Alert. Iran launching its first ever direct attack on israel. The jewish state says right now its treating at least 31 people for injuries, including a ten year old girl. And overnight, israel reopening its airspace for the First Time Since the unprecedented attack. However its reported that several foreign airliners canceled their flights to israel. In total, iran launching more than 300 missiles and drones toward the jewish state. But the idf says 99 of the threats were intercepted. Together with our allies and partners, we are operating at a at were operating at full force to defend the state of israel and the people of israel. We will continue to fulfill this mission. Trey yingst joins us from tel aviv with the latest trey. Yeah. Hey, guys. Good morning. Overnight, dozens of ballistic and Cruise Missiles were launched toward israel along with a variety of Attack Drones. The majority of these projectiles were actually shot down outside of israeli territory b
Were talking about this morning use the hashtag victoria live, and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today eu leaders are expected to formally agree to start the next phase of brexit negotiations later. Talks on a transition deal could begin as early as next week. At a dinner in brussels last night, theresa may was applauded by her fellow leaders after stressing her desire for a smooth departure. Christian fraser is in brussels for us. Christian, what can we expect today . First, the thing to say is, we have all been surprised by the sort of reaction to theresa may after the defeat in the commons on wednesday night. There has been another round of goodwill, the leaders putting their arm around theresa may and seeing her as the person they want to deal with. That was reflected with the round of applause in the room last night as she set out what she wants from the future relationship. Apparently there was also a drink between emmanuel macron, a
Shoots in the next half hour or so. And shes one of the favourites to win strictly Alexandra Burke and her dance partner Gorka Marquez will be here after 10am. If youve got a question for them, get in touch. Hello and welcome to the programme. Were live until 11am. Latest breaking new throughout the programme were expecting to hear shortly whether or not scotland can introduce minimum pricing for alcohol, to tackle binge drinking. The Supreme Court will be making the announcement in about 45 minutes time and if the Scottish Government is successful it will have an impact on plans in others parts of the uk. Do you think minimum pricing a good idea . Will it tackle binge drinking . If you binge drink, if youre addicted to alcohol, would it help you if booze was more expensive . Our top story today. Zimbabwes military has seized control of the country in what it is claiming is not a coup but a bloodless transition. President Robert Mugabe and his family were detained, but are safe, accord