Request for support israel and ukraine. He argued u. S. National security interests require it and failure would reward terrorists and dictators and embolden them to continue their assault on democracy. What do you think . Do you support new aid to and ukraine . Do you support one and not the other . We are taking your calls this first hour. Republicans, 202 7488001. Democrats, 202 7488000. Independents, 202 7488002. You can post on social media or on facebook. Com cspan and instagram. Welcome to visit today welcome to todays washington journal. This is the New York Times commit with the headline, israel launches intense strikes on gaza as u. S. Backeds delaying invasion. The article says israel set on monday it had struck hundreds of targets in the gaza strip and attacked hezbollah positions in lebanon as President Biden led in an International Diplomatic effort. In a joint statement sunday, mr. Biden and the leaders of britain, canada, france, germany, and italy urged israel to prote
Other television providers, giving you a front row seat to democracy. Welcome to todays washington journal. Well start with the war in the middle east with the latest news. This is the New York Times with the headline, israel launches intense strikes on gaza as u. S. Backs delaying invasion. The article says israel said on monday that it struck hundreds of targets on the gaza strip and attacked hezbollah sites. Anl diplomatic effort. In a joint statement sunday, mr. Biden and the in a joint statement the leaders of britain, france, germany and italy urged israel to protect civilians as it defended itself and called for the release of all hostages believed to be held in gaza. More than 4,000 people have been killed in gaza since october 7 according to the hamas run Health Industry when israel began retaliating by the attack of the militant group that killed 1, 400 people. At what sh mcconnell said about linking aid to israel and ukraine together. It requires a worldwide approach rather
Generate electricity. Israel has refused to allow that. Its thought only 20 trucks will be allowed to cross initially once an agreement has been reached. Aid agencies have described the Situation Inside Gaza as beyond catastrophic, a hellhole. Hospitals are running out of medicines and fuel for generators and Food Supplies which are lower in some people only having dirty water to drink. More than i some people only having dirty water to drink. More thani million civilians have now been displaced. Gazas Health Ministry says more than 4100 people have been killed. 0vernight a Greek Orthodox shirt than 4100 people have been killed. Overnight a Greek Orthodox shirt was hit and at least 18 people have said to have been killed and dozens more wounded. The Israeli Defence force said they had targeted militants nearby. And anger continues to build in many arab capitals. These are the pictures from egypt after friday prayers. The president has confirmed he will be hosting a Summit In Cairo tomo
This is still very much an ongoing operation. These teams have so far rescued around about 50 residents this morning. No one knows for sure how long this water will remain here, but it is thought it might stay flooded for the next couple of days. And listen to this. Just a0 miles up north in Aberdeen Winds of up to 70mph. Along the coast, these homes were submerged and damaged. Yesterday, the body of a 57 year old woman was rescued from a river in angus. Within the last hour, police have confirmed the death of a 56 year old driver after a falling tree hit the van near forfar. Some parts of scotland have now been issued a new red danger to life Weather Warning for tomorrow. But for today it has been downgraded to amber as it travels south. Parts of Northern England at the midlands are now bracing themselves for what is to come. Fiona lamdin, bbc news. Our reporter louise cowie is also in brechin and gave us this update. The rain has literallyjust stopped before we came on air, but its b