The raids were also aimed at gaining information on the whereabouts of the more than two hundred hostages held in gaza. We are hearing talks in doha to release more hostages are reaching a serious stage. But israel has dismissed any talk of a ceasefire in return for theirfreedom. Weve just heard from the un that 20 trucks have crossed the border bringing much needed aid into the strip. The head of the Main Un Agency Helping Palestinians in gaza says hundreds of truckloads of aid are needed every day, rather the few dozen that have been allowed in so far. The agency has called forfuel to be allowed in, with only a minimal supply left for hospitals, Water Desalination Plants and bakeries. Israel says its not permitting Fuel Deliveries because they could be commandeered by hamas. Lucy williamson has this report which you may find distressing a single day in gaza is measured in hundreds. Israels army counts targets. More than 300 hit in 2a hours. Targeting sites liable to endanger troops i
of a world cup semi finals hello and thanks for joining us on sportsday. saudi arabia is set to host the men s 2034 world cup after australia opted against mounting a rival bid. the decision was confirmed only hours before fifa s deadline for declarations of interest on tuesday in their accelerated bidding process. saudi arabia was the only other country to put their name forward to host the tournament, so they are effectively the sole bidder.. something that might shock some people but was expected as dan roan reports.. if you thought a winter world cup was a one off, then think again. less than a year since qatar staged football s showpiece event, it s emerged neighbouring saudi arabia is set to play host in 2030 for the sole bidder is set to play host in 2034 for the sole bidder after australia chose not to try ahead of today s deadline. once again, extreme heat is likely to mean the disruption of moving its traditional summer slot. but the manager of saudi owned newcastle
in singapore, this is bbc news. it s newsday. hi there, thank you for being with us. a recap of the latest developments in gaza. israel has confirmed that it hit the jabalia refugee camp in northern gaza. we have been getting more details on the israeli military spokesperson. he said the target was a senior and important hamas battalion commander, and described him as a pivotal in the planning and execution of the october the 7th attacks. he said the idf had strike in between buildings, targeting the tunnel complex underneath. the destruction of the tunnels had caused surrounding buildings to collapse. it s unclear how many died from the strike, but gaza s hamas run ministry said at least 50 were killed. the palestinian red crescent society puts the civilian death toll at 25. us presidentjoe biden and jordan s king abdullah are set to discuss their shared commitment to increasing aid in gaza, as the world health organization says a public health catastrophe is imminent. unice
in the early hours of this morning. lara symons from the charity hostage international described to me the support that s available for hostages and their families while they re going through their ordeal. h osta g es hostages and families coming through this sort of ordeal, either kidnap our estate attention, they are facing a glut of difficulties. it is a hugelyjoyful moment. let me say, we are absolutely ecstatic to see nazanin zaghari ratcliffe and anoosheh ashoori back home. i think they recognise themselves, there may be spots ahead and it is a very difficult time when hostages return. it is a wonderful moment but also has huge difficulties. the families on the hostages had been through a huge trauma, whether it is short term or long term. and they have to come to terms with that, finding out what it is like living together again. and all the impact