At least five people were killed including one unrwa staff member with many more wounded. These pictures have been verified by the bbc. They were shot at a nearby hospital, where casualties were taken. Israel has not yet commented on the incident. The us and others continue to urge israel not to launch a full scale assault on rafah, where more than a million palestinians have taken shelter in recent weeks. These are pictures of the warehouse taken in the immediate aftermath. This was the scene inside some of the images are too graphic to broadcast. Lets hearfrom unrwas director of Communications Juliette touma, who spoke to us from jordans capital, amman. This is a Distribution Centre for food, and also a warehouse where we store food supplies, but also other critical supplies. We know that it is the Israeli Forces who were responsible it happened this morning, our teams were on site and they reported back the casualties. It comes at a critical time, as hunger spreads across the gaza s
Course corrections. I have known Prime Minister netanyahu for a very long time and while we have vehemently disagreed on many occasions, i will always respect his extraordinary bravery for israel on the battlefield as a younger man. I believe in his heart he has his highest priority as is the security of israel. However, i also believe Prime Minister netanyahu has lost his way. Senior israeli figures, including the ambassador to the us, michael herzog, and mr netanyahus chief political rival, benny gantz, criticised mr schumer s intervention, calling it unhelpful, counterproductive, and unacceptable. Mr schumer s comments come as the Biden Administration continues to pressure mr netanyahu not to launch a Ground Offensive on gazas southernmost city, rafah something the white house says is a red line. But talking to troops on thursday, mr netanyahu sounded undaunted. Translation there are International Pressures l preventing us from Entering Rafah and completing the work. As Prime Minist
And suggested mr netanyahu risked making his country a pariah. Republicans have already hit back at his words. Schumer is one of americas highest ranking jewish politicians and a close ally of President Biden. Heres some of what he had to say in the senate. The fourth major obstacle to peace is israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has all too frequently bowed to the demands of extremists like ministers smotrich and ben gvir and the settlers in the west bank. The State Department has responded to Chuck Schumer s comments, stressing they are not a reflection of President Bidens position. Obviously, congress is an independent branch of government. I think the government of israel understands quite well how the Us Government works. They interact frequently, notjust with members of the executive branch, but with members of congress, including senator schumer, who has travelled to israel a number of times over the years. And im sure they fully understand that he speaks for himself.
House on wednesday voted overwhelmingly in favour of a bill that could force tiktok s chinese owner to sell their stake in the platform, orface a nationwide ban. President joe biden urged the senate to take swift action to pass the bill. Lawmakers say the app poses a National Security threat as its Parent Company, bytedance, is based in beijing and is subject to a law requiring it to share data with the Chinese Government. Tiktok has told lawmakers that it has taken steps to ensure the data of american users isnt compromised by employees in china. Nevertheless, the legislation should head to the senate next. Its fate there is uncertain. Following the house vote, tiktok urged its 150 million users in the us to lobby against the bill by calling on them to contact their members of congress. Tiktok influencers also protested against the bill outside the white house. Heres what they told our correspondent. I am aware that im giving my data, right. Im aware. Im ok with it. Let me make that d
Or be barred from the us. Their concerns centre around the Chinese Military being able to access american users data. Heres tiktok s shou zi chew. Over the last few years we have invested to keep your data safe and our platform free from outside manipulation. We have committed that we will continue to do so. This legislation is signed into law will lead to a band of tiktok in the United States. Will put more than 300,000 americanjobs at states. Will put more than 300,000 american jobs at risk and will take away your tiktok. The suggestion that tiktok could be shut down in the us has already started to raise concerns among influencers, who use the social media site to pursue their careers. Here are the thoughts of Beverly Hills based tiktok star, macy eleni. I dont know why politicians are going after it the way they are. It feels to me like they are. It feels to me like they are focusing on things that i weigh less important than all the things they should be focusing on. It doesnt fee