watching bbc news. we start with the latest from the israel gaza conflict. it s been one of the heaviest nights of bombardment in gaza since the start of the war with israeli air strikes hitting the north of the territory and reports of huge explosions. israel says it s now effectively divided gaza into two parts north and south. 11 un agencies and six humanitarian groups have called for an immediate ceasefire, urging israel to protect civilians and allow more food, water, medicine and fuel into gaza. they also called on hamas to release the hostages captured on october 7th. some aid continues to get through a royaljordanian air force cargo plane has dropped several containers of humanitarian relief supplies over the gaza strip. the update was shared in a tweet by thejordanian king. jordan s state news agency said the consignment was urgent medical aid for thejordanian field hospital in gaza. israeli media reports say the air drop was carried out in co ordination with
effectively divided gaza into two parts north and south. 11 un agencies and six humanitarian groups have called for an immediate ceasefire urging israel to protect civilians and allow more food, water, medicine and fuel into gaza. they also called on hamas to release the hostages captured on october the 7th. some aid continues to get through a royaljordanian air force cargo plane has dropped several containers of humanitarian relief supplies over the gaza strip. the update was shared in a tweet by thejordanian king. jordan s state news agency said the consignment was urgent medical aid for thejordanian field hospital in gaza. israeli media reports say the air drop was carried out in co ordination with the israeli military. meanwhile, the us has stepped up diplomatic efforts in the region. secretary of state antony blinken has held talks with the turkish foreign minister in ankara. the country s cia director william burns is also now in israel urging greater effort to avoi
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tonight, secretary of state anthony blinken s return trip to israel, pressing for humanitarian pause as israeli forces continue launching targeted attacks. then, president biden s visit to maine after a mass shooting. his message to a grieving community. and an alarming wave of antisemitism across the country, causing rising tensions on college campuses. we ll speak with three students about their experiences, as the 11th hour gets underway on this friday night. good evening once again. i m stephanie ruhle. there are now increasing concerns within the biden white house about how israel is carrying out the war against hamas. today secretary of state anthony blinken made his second s visit to israel since the october 7th terror attacks, and while he reaffirmed u.s. commitment to israel, he also made the case for a pause in the fighting, even as the war reaches a crucial stage. nbc s raf sanchez as the latest from israel. tonight, as israelis targeting the hamas tighten wr