is creating longer waiting times at passport control at airports across the country. it s understood the problems started on friday evening. there have been reports of long queues at arrivals in several british airports. this picture, tweeted on saturday morning from london heathrow s terminal 5, gives an idea of some of the delays which have been building up. heathrow has issued a statement, saying. we are aware of a nationwide issue impacting the egates, which are operated by border force. our teams are working closely with border force to help resolve the problem as quickly as possible. the issue is being felt at all points of entry to the uk, although airports with passport egates seem to be worst affected. this was the scene at london luton. and these were some of the queues at london gatwick. a spokesperson there told us the problem first started between 7 8pm on friday evening. the uk home office, which oversees the border force, acknowledged that there is an issue w
South. But right now that crossing appears to be closed in both directions for people and humanitarian aid. Also happening, the Israeli Security cabinet will hold a meeting with Prime Minister netanyahu, and in just a few hours from now, as the world braces for what is believed to be an upcoming israeli invasion of gaza. Plus, Secretary Of State Antony Blinken is back in tel aviv today to meet with israeli leaders just as we learned that families of 199 hostages have been notified their loved ones were abducted. In just a few minutes well speak with a family of 85yearold yafa adar and her grandson, taken during saturdays horrific terrorist attack. The desperate pleas from that family and dozens of others to get their loved ones back safely. And we begin this hour with the very latest on whats happening on the ground in the middle east. For that we turn to nbc news chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel who joins us from the israelgaza border. Richard, its just at sunset, and continu
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