Soldiers are surrounding the borders of gaza in the air, on the ground and in the sea. Gaza residents tell cnn that these air strikes are the most intense they have witnessed since the beginning of this conflict. Almost three weeks ago. Phone service that connects gaza to the outside world has now apparently been completely cut off because of the intense bombardment. These are live pictures were bringing you of the Skyline Over Gaza where we have been seeing explosions all day. This operation coming hours after israels Minister Of Defense told me and some other reporters that israel was, quote, waiting for the best conditions to start its Ground Operation, unquote, exactly what those conditions were, he would not make clear, earlier today sources told cnn that a breakthrough had been made in Hostage Negotiations as 229 people according to the idf are still being held by hamas. Kidnapped on october 7th. The idf says the talk of a breakthrough was, however, only rumors, so now what, of c
Everyone, sandra smith along with harold ford jr. , judge Jeanine Pirro, Jesse Watters, and will cain. Its 5 00 in New York City and this is the five. Fox news alert, two major stories happening at this hour. Israeli forces are currently inside the gaza strip as the idf expands operations there. Multiple bombings, explosions, and Tank Fire Lighting up the night sky for several hours now. There is also breaking news out of maine in the search for the mass shooter robert card. Police are expected to give an update any moment now on the manhunt and we will bring you there live when that begins. But first, to the breaking news out of israel, the idf Striking Gaza in the biggest offensive yet. 21 days this has been going on. Lets go straight to trey yingst on the ground in southern is israel, and trey, you told us a short time ago, this is the most you have seen, the biggest escalation in this war to date. Absolutely. Over the past several hours, we have been watching as the Israeli Air For
The ongoing manhunt in lewiston, maine. And the surrounding communities. Where theres fear among residents this may not be over. E death toll from two separate shootings at a Bowling Alley and restaurant is 18 with 13 others injured, after a senseless assault devastating the community and the state of maine. Look, lewiston is a special place. Its a closeknit community with a long history of hard work, persistence, of faith, of opening its big heart to people everywhere. I love this place, just as i love our whole state with my entire heart. Im so deeply saddened, as is everyone of the 1. 3 Million People of this beautiful state. This city did not deserve this terrible assault on its citizens, on its peace of mind, on its sense of security. No city does. No state, no people. This Attack Strikes at the very heart of who we are and the values we hold dear for this precious place we call home. Devastating and emotional for the governor and all the residents. Photos released overnight show
At a refugee camp in the centre of the palestinian territory killed at least 20 people. Benny gantz, a member of the war cabinet has threatened to withdraw his centrist party from the coalition unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sets out a post war plan for the gaza strip. In response, Benjamin Netanyahu said implementing his demands would amount to defeat for israel. First lets hear those comments from benny gantz. Translation something has gone wrong. Essential decisions were not taken. Acts of leadership required to ensure victory were not carried out. A small minority has taken over the Command Bridge of the israeli ship and is leading it towards a wall of rocks. While Israeli Soldiers are displaying incredible bravery on the front, some of those who sent them to battle are acting with cowardice and a lack of responsibility. Security will remain in our hands only. We will not allow any outside power, friendly or hostile, to impose a Palestinian State on us. Earlier, i spoke t
Party from the coalition unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sets out a post war plan for the gaza strip. Its part of an ongoing rift between the two. Earlier i spoke to our correspondent danjohnson, who is injerusalem, about splits in the israeli government. They have been working together in Coalition Since the hamas attacks of the 7th of october. But thats been a fragile, delicate coalition that was perhaps always potentially in jeopardy and in the last week has dropped into open criticism of the Prime Minister. And its notjust coming from benny gantz. Earlier in the week, the defence minister, yoav galant, made similar comments, but a similar challenge to Benjamin Netanyahu, saying that a clear plan needed to be laid out for what happens after the fighting ends when the Military Campaign concludes. What next for gaza and its people . How to rebuild the infrastructure in that territory, how to represent the palestinian people, how to rebuild, how they will be governed for the f