Hours here, into the bbc newsroom. We believe those pictures there. I want to return now to washington, dc. We have been talking about the strong relationship between the us and israel. They are long standing allies. And the us has committed new support now for israel. Talk is through what we know. Support now for israel. Talk is through what we know. Well, as you sa , these through what we know. Well, as you say. These are through what we know. Well, as you say. These are a through what we know. Well, as you say, these are a new through what we know. Well, as you say, these are a new and through what we know. Well, as you say, these are a new and very say, these are a new and very significant details that have emerged from the pentagon confirming president biden s promise, essentially, to support israel in any way it needs. There was a statement that was released by the defence secretary, lloyd austin, and i willjust read that to you. He said that he has directed the movement of sever
The Gaza Ministry of health has said 370 palestinians have been killed by israeli airstrikes in gaza. That is including 78 children. The israeli army also says more than 400 Palestinian Militants have been killed after infiltrating Southern Israel, with dozens more captured. Israel says it is still trying to regain full control of eight areas where hamas militants infiltrated following saturdays attack. The number of israeli civilians and soldiers taken hostage has been put at 100 by the Israeli Embassy to the us, though some have been freed. In northern israel, hezbollah rockets targeted three military positions, with israel responding with barrages of artillery into Southern Lebanon. The Un Security Council will meet later on sunday. They are getting under way now. President biden has vowed Rock Solid Support for israel. Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said hes spoken again to President Biden and says he has again emphasised the uss full support. We will be going to new yor