My angle in moments. But, first, in just two hours, you 8 see what will likely be the final debate of this long election season. J. D. Vance versus tim walz. It comes on a day of chaos around the globe. And more suffering here at home. With two major crises unfolding. A port strike that could end up costing the u. S. About $5 billion a day. And the human tragedy and infrastructure collapse from one of the deadliest hurricanes in american history. Now, the death toll has stood now, i think it s at about 159 people, tragic, entire communities flattened. Americans are still struggling to get the basic necessities, like water. And overseas, a significant escalation. Iran retaliated against israel s successful decapitation of hezbollah s leadership. And launched at least 180 missiles into israel, lighting up the sky. Virile prime minister benjamin netanyahu warning iran a painful lesson we attack back. Now, americans are watching all. This and they are wondering who is really running the co
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Israel. How dangerous is this moment . Good evening. Welcome to newsnight. Tonight, are we now on the cusp of a full blown regional war in the Middle East . Iran has launched a Missile Attack on israel this evening which is now over. Earliertoday, israeli troops invaded lebanon. Also, in whats being described as a terrorist attack, at least six people have been killed in Tel Aviv by two gunmen. Just before we came on air i spoke to Shadow Security Minster and conservative Leadership Candidate Tom tugendhat. Well, this is an incredibly dangerous moment. This is a moment when the vicious iranian regime is targeting notjust jews, muslims and christians in israel, but is putting ballistic missiles overjordan, over iraq, and threatening many, many people on the route. This is a moment when we need the british government to be absolutely firm and clear, standing with our allies in the region, injordan, in israel and standing alongside democracies. We need to be defending ourfriends and stand
That will be highlighted today. I mentioned those private events that are going to be held here. The beginning, just about five minutes or im sorry, about an hour from now . 10 00 a. M. With a Naturalization Naturalization Ceremony for 100 newly minted american citizens. Kate, i remember celebrating my grandmothers to 100th birthday. She actually there to be 107, if you can believe it. And just marveling at her stories that she can tell as they can. Its just a beautiful day to mark for Carter Family and everyone. Thank you so much, nick, really appreciate it. Im going to tell you. My grandma turned 104yearsold. So when i told my daughter i was on my way here to celebrate the former president turning 100. She thought it was no big deal, but i tell them, look, it is a huge deal. Your great grandma was an exception at 104. This is a very cold day two here for the former president im sure every year i kept having be like nuno, she really she really 100 him whatever, like it doesnt make it
The u. S. Military intercepting missiles. Iran striking back for the killing of Hezbollahs Leader in beirut. President biden and Vice President harris in the Situation Room. Matt gutman standing by in israel, and Martha Raddatz is right here tonight. How concerned is the u. S. Now of a fullscale regional war . Of course, all of this affecting the race for the White House tonight. The consequential Vice President ial debate a short time from now. Governor tim Walz And Senator j. D. Vance, likely to face questions on the crisis in the Middle East, and, of course, the issues right here at home. Abc will carry the debate live, 9 00 p. M. Eastern. The economy tonight. And this crippling new strike. Union workers up and down the coast and the gulf, Tens Of Thousands of Dock Workers walking off the job. The strike now threatening the nations supply chain. Tonight, the Search Efforts growing more desperate by the hour, with the Death Toll from Hurricane Helene rising. More than 150 lives now l