A jordanian Truck Driver was shot dead by israeli security forces. The incident happened at the King Hussein Allenby bridge crossing. The victims are thought to have been private Security Personnel. Jordan has launched an investigation into the shootings. Jordan and israel signed a Peace Treaty in 1994 and have close security and economic ties. But diplomatic relations have been strained. This latest incident comes amid increased activity in the occupied West Bank. Last week, Israeli Forces withdrew from jenin after a nine Day Operation there. The palestinian Health Ministry says more than 600 palestinians have been killed in violence in the West Bank, since hamas s 7th October Attack on israel. It comes amid high regional tension. 0vernight, there were Missile Exchanges between israel and the lebanese militant group, his brother with a number of projectiles fired from both directions across the border. Lets speak to our Correpondent Injerusalem mike thomson. Good to talk to you. We ar
Was shot dead by israeli security forces. The incident happened at the King Hussein Allenby bridge crossing. The victims are thought to have been private Security Personnel. Jordan has launched an investigation into the shootings. Jordan and israel signed a Peace Treaty in 1994 and have close security and economic ties. But diplomatic relations have been strained. This latest incident comes amid increased activity in the occupied West Bank. Lets hear from an eyewitness who was at the crossing at the time of the attack. Translation we were sitting and standing at the checkpoint| waiting for our turn after the bus in front of us was searched. There was a bus and a truck in front of us. A man got out and carried out the shooting. Thank God Nothing happened to us, nothing happened to us or the passenger but the Truck Drivers were put on the ground. We bus passengers didnt know what to do and we were panicking. Mike thomson is our correspondent injerusalem. He told me more about thejordania
Start your Monday Morning. A little bit of rain for some, even some Thunderstorms Mist and rain to start your Monday Morning. Good morning, its Monday 2nd september. One or two word 0fsted Inspection Grades for englands schools are being scrapped with immediate effect. Last year an inquest found an 0fsted Inspection had contributed to the suicide of primary headteacher Ruth Perry, leading to widespread calls for change. Headteacher Ruth Perry, leading the government said the overall grades werent fair or accurate, but the change was criticised by the conservatives for removing a vital indicator for parents. Heres our Education Editor Branwen jeffreys. After an inspection, Caversham Primary was but yes, its this. A relief, really, that no other Head Teacher will have to go through what ruth went through. So from today, overall Inspection Grades are scrapped, like good or inadequate. School inspection standards remain the same. And from september 2025, there will be a new Report Card for
With neighbours in an effort to find out more about what happened. I m here to let the family and the wider community know that we will work with you and support you as we seek to find who is responsible for the death of this young boy. Last year, the west midlands had the highest rate of knife offences in england and wales with many victims in their teens. Police launched something called project guardian to try to combat the problem five years ago, but since then, the numbers have kept going up. Young people are in fear. Because they hear stories like this and think that they need to equip themselves with a knife. So you know, a lot of young people i mentor tell me i don t want to die. Or if in a situation that i ve got a knife, what do i do? outside the house, people come to lay flowers in tears. But there s a fear, too. There s a real danger around this area. It s not a nice area to live in any more. But for a 13 year old, it s quite sad. I ve got a 13 year old daughter, and i wo
The Prime Minister has warned that the budget this october will be painful, in his first major speech from no 10 since becoming Prime Minister. Speaking in the rose garden, he said his government had inherited a black hole in the public finances, of £22 billion. Those with the broadest shoulders should bear the heaviest burden, he cautioned, but he also said there would be big asks of everyone. The conservatives responded by saying the speech was an indication that labour had been planning tax rises all along. Vicki young has our top story. Blue skies and sunshine, but the Prime Minister didnt come here to paint a rosy picture. He has accused the conservatives of wrecking the economy, leaving him to put it right. There is a budget coming in october. And it is going to be painful. We have no other choice, given the situation that we are in. Those with the broadest shoulders should bear the heavier burden. I will have to turn to the country, and make big asks of you as well. Its already