As a storm introduces heavy rain and severe gales in some parts of the country. Details later. President biden will visit israel tomorrow, in a show of support after more than moo people were killed by gunmen from hamas, a group designated as a Terror Organisation by many western governments, including the uk. The trip was announced by the us secretary of state, Anthony Blinken, who also revealed that israel and the us had agreed to develop a plan to get aid to civilians in gaza. Un agencies have warned of a deepening humanitarian crisis in the territory, where more than 2,700 people have been killed by israeli air strikes. Our middle east correspondent Yolande Knell has the latest. Israel says it is hitting hamas targets as barrages of rockets are still fired from gaza. But a world leader is heading this way. I wednesday, President Biden will visit israel. He is coming here at a critical moment for israel. For the region and for the world. Itruiith critical moment for israel. For the
Welcome to the lead, im jake tapper. And we start today of course with our world lead. And a new warning about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis in gaza. Today u. S. Secretary of state Antony Blinken returned to israel after meeting with multiple allies throughout the middle east. Trying to get a humanitarian corridor open for innocents to evacuate from gaza before israel ramps up attacks on hamas. Right now israel is pointing the civilians toward the Southern Gate into egypt, known as the Rafah Crossing which is still clowes. Video shows dozens families including babies waiting next to locked gates. A u. S. Government memo showed more than 250 u. S. Citizens in Southern Gaza waiting for the crossing to open. And earlier reports suggested that it was the Egyptian Government to open the gate when i pressed Jake Sullivan on this issue yesterday, he blamed the closure on on altogether different group. The egyptians have in fact agreed to allow americans to depart to get safe p
And mistakes crept in. A slip in the box, spain pounced again. Scotlands trip to germany isnt confirmed yet. Not to be tonight for scotland but there are still several ways they can qualify. Spain now play Norway On Sunday and if they draw or win, scotland go through. Also, if that doesnt happen, scotland still have two Micro Group Games to get the points they need, so fans are going to have to wait a little longer to celebrate. As israel lays to rest hundreds of soldiers killed since last criticisms from the United Nations are being met with defiance. More and more peeple are being met with defiance. More and more people are are being met with defiance. M7 and more people are understanding that we will have to go and the price will be very high, but to eliminate the beast, you have to pay a price. Well be discussing how far staying on the right side of humanitarian law Still Matters here. Well bring you the latest from inside gaza as the blockade on food, water and fuel bites. Iam i a
Theres been International Condemnation of the taking of civilian hostages. Israel says some 100 civilians and soldiers have been kidnapped, but both israel and hamas have denied reports of a possible prisoner exchange. So far in this conflict, at least 900 people have been killed in israel, and almost 700 people have been killed in gaza following Israeli Military action. Right now were looking at a live pictures of gaza city, where weve seen many flashes of explosions in the past hour or so. Israels allies, including the us, germany, italy, france and the uk have released a joint statement criticising the weekends surprise strikes by hamas, saying lets get the latest from the ground now. 0ur international editor, jeremy bowen, is in the southern israeli city of ashkelon, just 13km or about eight miles north of the gaza strip, and has this report. Inside gaza, it looks every bit as if palestinians are feeling the full force of Israeli Military power. Israel says hamas is responsible for
A spokesperson for the armed wing of hamas has warned hostages will be executed and their Murder Broadcast if israel continues to target civilians in gaza. The European Union is today reviewing all its palestinian aid funding. No confirmation tonight from the Israeli Government that an advance is imminent, but they are amassing heavy machinery of the border. Good evening, welcome to The Programme. Israel describes it as their 9 ii moment an attack that requires an unprecedented response. And today the defence minister yoav gallant ordered a complete seige of the gaza strip, while israeli tanks and howitzers begin to mass near gazas Northern Border mr gallant said there would be no power, no food, no fuel, nothing until the military has rooted out those who would seek israels destruction. On top of the blockade, the European Commission today announced an immediate review of all aid to the palestinians. Military Officials Say israel struck more than 2,500 targets in gaza so far. More tha