[national anthem] [national anthem] pete we go straight to a fox news alert. The idf has killed a senior hamass commander in an overnight strike. The israelis are ramping up attacks with troops and heavy armor on standby for a planned Ground Invasion. Rachel Israeli Forces also carrying out strikes and raids in the west bank capturing another 27 hamas terror es. Joey this comes as the pentagon notifies more u. S. Troops be ready to deploy, defense secretary austin saying, quote i directed a series of additional tens to strengthen the Department Of Defense posture in the region, increase Force Protection for u. S. Forces in the region and assist in the defense of israel. Pete and the idf hitting several terror hubs overnight near the lebanon border. More than a dozen communities across the knot of israel north of israel are under Evacuation Orders. Rachel hezbollah says it is right in the heart of the battle. Hamas has warned if israel starts a Ground Offense in gaza, hezbollah will joi
In gaza overnight. 560 palestinians are reported dead. A hamas spokesman claimed that four israelis had been taken hostage and had been killed in the air strikes, a claim that has not been verified. The Israeli Military says it has regained control of all southern communities attacked by hamas, it warned isolated pockets of fighters could still remain. Hamas has continued to Fire Missiles into israel, targeting jerusalem, the airport near tel aviv and ashkelon. Israels iron dome has intercepted many of the rockets. At least 700 israelis have been killed, including at least 260 at a music festival. It is believed about 100 israelis are being held hostage in gaza. There are reports that mediators in qatar have had contact with officials to negotiate the release of israeli women and children. Palestinian Health Officials say at least 15 people have been killed like 1500 people have been killed like 1500 people have been killed by an Israeli Attack on a refugee camp in gaza. The un says mr
Ground. Jonathan peel is in ashkelon and said this response. Israels Military Operation to eliminate the threat inside its own territory still isnt over. This afternoon, near the border with gaza, more israeli troops being sent in to clear out pockets of hamas fighters. Their Surprise Attack that shattered any image of israels invincibility. Up to 1000 Palestinian Militants broke through the fences and barriers supposed to contain them. On this road, evidence that many have now been killed. But three days on, and some are still fighting. This road is littered with the bodies of hamas fighters and burnt out, smashed up vehicles like this that they were using when they infiltrated across the border. Gunfire. You can hear gunfire still going on here. They are still clearing the area, the israeli forces. Smoke rising in the distance, apaches overhead. This clear up operation is still not over. You cannot be here. Its dangerous for you. The Military Block access to no go areas. And still, r
Looking a lot drier, and we remain in the warm conditions. I will have all the details later in the programme. Its monday the 9th of october. Good morning. More than 1,000 people have now been killed in israel and gaza after a Massive Attack by hamas militants that began at dawn on saturday. There are reports that israel has struck more than 500 targets in gaza overnight, my more than 125,000 palestinians i displace. President biden has ordered extra military assistance for the israelis, promising them rock solid and unwavering support. Israeli troops are still hunting down insurgents after one of the bloodiest attacks. 0ne down insurgents after one of the bloodiest attacks. One of the worlds most advanced military is taken by surprise by hamas, a military group kept behind barriers that were supposed to stop this happening. Their attack as brutal as it was brazen. Hundreds killed. For israel that has included scores of unarmed civilians as well as soldiers. Already the largest loss of