later. would begin with new developments in the israel hamas war. israel airstrikes pounded the gaza strip after its military said it was asked ending its ground operations into the territory. israel says it has yet to launch its massive ground invasion, one that they have been threatening since the october 7th hamas terror attacks. new video released by the idf today shows israeli tanks on the move in gaza. nbc news has not verified this video. the idf is saying it hit 150 underground targets in the northern gaza strip, killing several hamas terrorists. the relentless bombardment comes as gaza is facing a near- total blackout of internet and cell phones service. as tensions escalates, the biden administration is it recommending all evacuate due to a quote, unpredictable security situation. joining us now from the occupied west bank is nbc news course bonded thank you for coming back this hour. what is the latest there? so let me just set the scene for you. were in
40-year-old army reservist who, out of respect for victims families, we are not showing tonight. in a news conference tonight, officials made clear to the public they believe there is no longer a direct threat to the community. and have lifted shelter in place orders. take a listen to what maine s governor, janet mills, said just a short time ago. like many people, i m breathing a sigh of relief tonight knowing that robert card is no longer a threat to anyone. i know there are some people, many people, who share that sentiment. but i also know that his death may not bring solace too many. but now is the time to heal, and with this search concluded, i know that law enforcement continues to fully investigate all the facts so we can bring what closure we can to the victims and their families. and i ask that all main people continue to keep those families and all of the people impacted by this tragedy in their thoughts and prayers. all 18 victims are now identified. among the
day multi state man hunt for the 40-year-old army reservist who, out of respect for victims families, we are not showing tonight. in a news conference tonight, officials made clear to the public they believe there is no longer a direct threat to the community. and have lifted shelter in place orders. take a listen to what maine s governor, janet mills, said just a short time ago. like many people, i m breathing a sigh of relief tonight knowing that robert card is no longer a threat to anyone. i know there are some people, many people, who share that sentiment. but i also know that his death may not bring solace too many. but now is the time to heal, and with this search concluded, i know that law enforcement continues to fully investigate all the facts so we can bring what closure we can to the victims and their families. and i ask that all main people continue to keep those families and all of the people impacted by this tragedy in their thoughts and prayers. all 18 vict