Now theres holocaust number one and holocaust number two. Mind blowing, unbelievable that it happened in 2023 in israel. Everyone doing everything they can. Sandra the State Department is confirming the deaths of at least 22 u. S. Citizens in israel. The news coming as we await a White House Press briefing, set to begin any moment now, a live look inside the white house. National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby will be joining Karine Jeanpierre as pressure is building for President Biden to rescue those americans held captive by hamas at this hour. Hello, welcome. Sandra smith in new york. John im john roberts in washington and this is america reports. It is now 8 00 p. M. In israel, and here is what we know right now. More than 150 hostages are being held in gaza, among them, some 20 americans. Israel warning gaza of a potential Ground Offensive imminently. Sandra and the first batch of u. S. Weapons we can report is in the hands of the israelis, as a u. S. Aircraft carrier has
Detecting rockets fired from syria. Bret israeli jets hitting hamas targets softening the battlefield paving the way for ground forces. Meanwhile as weve been telling you at least 14 americans dead and they dont know, at least another 20 considered missing. Some of them possibly held hostage in gaza. There is no more electricity in gaza. The only power plant there running out of fuel. They have also cut off electricity and water. The israelis have. And as the u. S. S. Gerald ford Carrier Strike force arrives in the region iranian backed militia in iraq is threatening to attack american bases in retaliation if the u. S. Intervenes in the war between hamas and israel. Dana the latest this hour. Starting with mike tobin live on the ground in the war zone. Good morning, mike. What you see behind me off in the distance is the gaza strip itself. You may be able to hear israeli jets overhead. They are constant. The pounding of the gaza strip is constant. To the North And South of me israeli t
Be with you, thank you for the permission too use the metaphor. Good evening, i am bret baier. They have nominated Steve Scalise to be their candidate for House Speaker. Its unclear when the whole house vote will be, and if they can get to the numbers. We will get to that in a moment but we can begin with the war i the middle east, israel is said to be. A massive invasion. The death toll now on both side stands at 2300 per the u. S. Is 20 to americans have been kille 17 remain unaccounted for a. They could be held hostage for terrorists are holding an estimated 150 hostages as human shields. Terrorist continued to file rockets into israel pretty much every hour including a heavy brush today into the southern town. City correspondent mike tobin and his team have been there al day. Mike is just along the border tonight in a warning that some of the images and this report may be disturbing. Good evening, mike. Good evening, bret. His Army Position to invade the gaza strip, israels prime P
We will make sure they have what it needs to take care of its citizens, defend itself and respond to this attack. Theres no justification for terrorism. Theres no excuse. Hamas does not stand for the palestinian peoples right to dignity and selfdetermination. Its stated purpose is annihilation on the murder of jewish people. President biden making it clear that the United States stands with israel, promising support following the hamas Terrorist Attacks. The president also confirmed that there are americans being held hostage by the terror group. Well get an update on what is being done to try and free them. And weve seen more explosions in gaza this morning as the conflict enters its fifth day. Well get a live report from israel in just a moment. Also ahead, National Security analyst for nbc news and msnbc clint watts with an overview of the war and what could happen next. Good morning and welcome to morning joe. It is wednesday, october 11th. Lets dive right in. Israel is ramping up
Garner enough support for their nominee. It is a whole mess. And well have more on that later in the show. We begin tonight in israel where earlier today Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he is forming an Emergency Unity government in the wake of the hamas attack. Adding two Opposition Leaders to his cabinet. Netanyahu said the newly. Formed government would, quote, crush hamas. It comes as the nation intensified, relentlessly bombarding gaza with missiles throughout the day, leaving the streets unrecognizable. Entire neighborhoods destroyed. Tonight, all of gaza is completely in the dark. The fuel to the Power Station ran out after being cut off by israel, leaving the people of gaza with no electricity and no running water. On top of that, the humanitarian situation there is being described as catastrophic. More than 260,000 people have now been displaced. Authorities are pleading for help. And hospitals are overwhelmed, filled with the cries of children. Meanwhile, ham