And the days biggest talking points, all from the dc sport centre. The dc sport centre. Good evening. One of the two Israeli Women Released Last Night after being held hostage by hamas for two weeks has been speaking about her ordeal. Yocheved lifschitz, whos 85, said shed been through hell but as she left she still shook the hand of her hamas kidnapper. Her husband remains in captivity one of more than 200 people israel estimates are being held in gaza after being abducted in the attacks of october 7th. Hamas, which is designated a Terrorist Group by the uk, said the release was for humanitarian reasons. The war between israel and hamas is having repercussions in every corner of this volatile region as our International Editor jeremy bowen reports. This contains some very distressing images. After the doctors had examined yocheved lifschitz, she came out of the hospital in tel aviv saying she went through hell in gaza, from the moment hamas took her as a hostage. Translation l was lay
Earlier president macron met president isaac herzog, and said releasing hostages must be the first objective in israels war in gaza. Against terrorism. I think this is our duty, to fight against terrorism. Without this, escalating this conflict and i accept the warnings. Targeting these groups and ordering targeted attacks is a necessity. I want you to make sure that we stand shoulder to make sure that we stand shoulder to shoulder with you, and your nation. Well do whatever we can to ensure peace, security and stability for your country. Emmanuel macron is the latest leader to visit israel with the hope of de escalating the crisis. At least 12 british nationals are known to have been killed in that attack and further numbers are missing. Some of those right back may also have been killed while others are thought to have been kidnapped by hamas. That comes as the Prime Minister is Office Updated ministers this the Prime Minister is Office Updated ministe ,. , ministers this morning th
The palestinian Prime Minister talks to newsnight what chance of a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the middle east . The question is, how do you get out of the crisis . There is a report out today that while israel is also a crisis, that there is a need to sit down and end the conflict. To discuss the palestinian Prime Ministers view that this war provides an opportunity, well bejoined by the Israeli Government spokesperson, eylon levy. Well also be assessing the impact the Israeli Military campaign is having on hamas with hugh lovatt, an expert in the middle east. And as the number of signatures to a petition in support of britishjews passes more than 38,000, including names such as sir tom stoppard, Vanessa Feltz and sir richard dearlove, we speak to the tv presenter rachel riley about the rise in Anti Semitism since October The 7th. Also tonight, we speak to the victims of serious crimes, forced to pay thousands of pounds if they want the transcipts of their trial. They did s
From southern israel. One of the two israeli women released last night, after being held hostage by hamas, has been speaking about her ordeal. Yocheved lifschitz, whos 85, said shed been through hell. Her husband is still being held. Israel estimates more than 200 hostages are still in gaza after being abducted in the attacks of october 7th. Hamas, which is designated a Terrorist Group by the uk, said the release was for humanitarian reasons. At least 700 people have been killed in gaza in the last 2a hours, according to hamas officials who also say the total number killed is now more than 5,700, including more than 2,000 children. Heres our middle east correspondent, yolande knell. He correspondent, yolande knell. May find some of ti her report he may find some of the images in her report distressing. The moment of release. In a video sent out by hamas, they were handed over to representatives from the International Red cross. But then she turns, shaking the hands of a masked gunman a
People arriving down since introducing more policing in france, more caseworkers and our Returns Agreement for migrants with albania. I think while that number remains very high, this issue of where to house people remains. If not in hotels, there is a further question of will other sites have to be used, student accommodation, Foreign Military bases or even purpose built accommodation in the future . Thank ou. Thank you. To a story next that is one of the most read on the bbc news website. Victims of violent and sexual crimes are calling for Court Transcript costs to be cut. One Rape Survivor has told Bbc Newsnight that she was quoted £7,500 for copes of her court hearings. Live now to newsnight s uk editor, sima kotecha, who is in the newsroom. What have you discovered . Over the last few weeks i have been speaking to several victims, including victims of rape and attempted murder, some horrific stories i have heard in the last month or so. They have told me that they have been quot