the country has tried to stay neutral, and the war on ukraine has changed fin land s views of the kremlin, and their president said putin has himself to blame. take a listen. well, if that would be the case that we choose, my response would be that you caused this. look at the mirror. and neighboring sweden is also close to deciding whether it will also pursue nato membership cnn s nick robinson, good to see you nick, we spoke about people in the country questioning why it s happening so quickly and saying there was nothing to suggest russia would invade fin land, what is the leadership of the country saying about the speed of this decision and some of the criticism. the statement, along with the prime minister, is going to make a statement right around about this time. they are joining nato, it not the definitive joining. it will be in a key time in the parliament next week. it s going to set the direction and tone for the country. they have kept their thoughts and vie
Ways to make a look at casualties. How do they adjust it, whether its being used effectively or yeah, i understand. Its a good point. Just to clarify, general glenn is not there to direct the israelly military or tell them what to do. Hes there as an expert on urban combat. The considerations are how do you account for the civilian population in mitigating the casualties. At the end of the day, this is about saving lives and eliminating a terrorist threat. Thank you. Thank you. I want to pick up on the air Defense Systems being shipped to the region. Yesterday the Wall Street Journal reported that the u. S. Had asked israel to hold off on the Ground Offensive until the air defenses could get to the region. Is there any truth to that report . Yeah,s seen those reports. What i will tell you, id refer you to the israelis to talk about their operations, their time lines. Our focus is on ensuring that the Israeli Defense forces have what they need to defend the israeli people. As i mentione
Her. Journalism is not a crime and its a proof that russia is determined to stifle independent reporting. Since 2012, Vladimir Putin has used Foreign Agent laws to punish and detain critics, including journalists, and analysts say this indicates russia sees americans as valuable assets to be used in Prisoner Exchanges like when Britteny Griner was exchanged for the merchant of death, arms dealer victor bout. Now Evan Gershkovich has been wrongfully detained for 204 days today. Hes in a High Security Prison In Moscow Awaiting Trial on espionage charges. The u. S. Ambassador to russia visited him on tuesday. The u. S. Embassy, sandra, says even that evan remains in good spirits and is calling for his immediate release. Sandra. Sandra appreciate it, bryan. The State Department as we just heard from them a moment ago is out with a major alert for all americans overseas. Officials now urging all american citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution for potential terrorist attacks. Demon
Kayleigh the war between israel and hamas is nearing the newed phase as israel making new preparations for the invasion of the gaza strip the they estimate 199 people, almost 200 people are being held hostage by Hamas Terrorists. We know that at least 30 americans have been killed. Now, many are worry that had war may become a regional conflict throughout the middle east, and would be devastating. Idf reported several clashes with hezbollah along the northern border and some communities near that border are now being ordered to evacuate. Hello, everyone, this is outnumbered. Im Kayleigh Mcenany here with my cohost Harris Faulkner and emilycompagno and egypt and isrl attempting to secure a ceasefire in an effort to aid civilian evacuations in gaza. As of now it appears those talks have stalled and weve seen hamas and israel continue to exchange air strikes and gunfire in the hours following. For more, lets bring in trey yingst Shoughs Reporting live on the ground in southern israel. Tre
What were beginning the hour with Breaking News. As Night Falls On Israel and gaza, after a day of evacuations, exchanges of fire, and diplomatic appeals, here is what is new this hour. 360,000 Idf Reservist Mobilizing for the next phase of the war against hamas. The New York Times reports ras time is to capture gaza city and, quote, destroy Secretary Of State Anthony Blinken says that egypts Border Crossing will be open to ing aid to gaza. And Israels Energy minister says that israel will renew Water Supplies to parts of Southern Gaza after talks between President Biden and israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [sirens] thats also new today. The sirens sounding in tel aviv, sending visiting u. S. Senators, majority leader Chuck Schumer and republican senator mitt romney and to bomb shelters. Schumer says they were rushed to the shelter to wait out hamas rocket fire. Israel also reported taking rocket fire in the Southern City of sderot. Israeli strikes were unrelenting, pounding