Blinken said President Biden will focus on securing the release of hostages taken by hamas while underscoring the need to minimise civilian casualities in gaza in the announcement that camejust after 3am injerusalem. On wednesday President Biden will visit israel. He is coming here at a critical moment for israel. Forthe here at a critical moment for israel. For the region and for the world. And he is coming here to do the following. First, the president will reaffirm the United States s solidarity with israel and our ironclad commitment to its security. President biden will again make clear as he has done unequivocally since hamass slaughter of more than moo people slaughter of more than m00 people including at least 30 americans at that israel has the right and, indeed, the duty to defend its people from hamas and other terrorists and to prevent future attacks. The president will hear from israel of what it means to defend its people as we continue to work with congress to meet thos
Of those killed by hamas. He was killed defending his country, keeping as many and coming up on bbc news. The future of Manchester United is in the spotlight, as british billionaire Sirjim Ratcliffe hopes to secure the first stage of an eventual buyout. Good evening from jerusalem, as the flight of palestinians from Northern Gaza continues. Israel is preparing for a major Ground Offensive into the territory, while maintaining a heavy Bombing Campaign of targets, in the hunt for members of hamas. The group has been designated as a Terror Organisation by many western governments, including the uk. The United Nations says israels total siege of gaza, cutting off fuel, food and electricity supplies, is causing a deepening humanitarian crisis, with hospitals close to complete collapse, threatening thousands of lives. Meanwhile, thousands of those palestinians who have left their homes, hoping to cross into egypt, have been left bitterly disappointed, with the crossing still closed. The us s
The north of the territory has again been heavily bombarded by israeli air strikes. And meanwhile, a video analysed by bbc verify appears to show an air strike at The Crossing Itself earlier the extent of the damage is unclear. The video was recorded by cctv footage on the egyptian side of the border and published by egyptian News Channel Al Qahera news. Well hear more about the conditions inside of gaza, but first a report from our international editor, jeremy bowen, who is in southern israel. Another war, of words, has started over who is responsible for the suffering of Palestinian Civilians in gaza. Israel is dropping the bombs. It says blame hamas for killing and kidnapping and, says israel, hiding behind civilians. Gazans crowded into un schools after israel told them to move south towards the egyptian border. They are supposed to be protected by the laws of war. America has felt it necessary to deliver repeated reminders of that to israel, along with military aid. This grandmoth
With the Bengaluru civic polls looming, the Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved a Rs 6,000 crore boost to the city’s infrastructure along with a grand plan to address mobility issues at the notorious Hebbal junction.
South Korea on Thursday expressed interest in investing in emerging sectors such as healthcare, food processing, infrastructure and tourism in Assam, according to a statement. A high-level South Korean delegation comprising officials of its embassy in India and Korean Trade-Investment Promotion Agency visited Guwahati and met Assam Commerce and Industry Secretary Manvendra