Dozens of armoured vehicles carrying troops were also seen in the area during the day. 0ur correspondentJonathan Beale is just a few kilometres from the border with gaza and he sent this update. Tonight, this is as close as we can get to gaza itself, about five kilometres in that direction. There is a lot of Military Activity with jets overhead. Israel has told its citizens being nearby to leave. Its not clear whether that could signal a Land Incursion by israel into gaza itself. But inevitably, this will end up being more bloody steel. Jonathan beale with the latest. The Israeli Army Says that more than 700 israelis have been killed since the hostilities began that includes both civilians and military personnel. Palestinian sources say more than 400 palestinians have been killed. Fighting has been taking place on israeli territory. This video, filmed on sunday, shows the Israeli Military exchanging gunfire with what they say were palestinian militants. The Palestinian Group hamas has
And where it might go next. Going and where it might go next. Concern for ten briton dead going concern for ten britons feared dead or missing in the conflict. As vigils or help this evening, rishi sunak speaks of the London Synagogue in the Home Secretary asks for increased police patrols. And in other news, The Shadow Chancellor pledges to get Britain Building If Labour wins the general election. 0n newsnight at 1030 we are live in jerusalem and the worst act of terror rocked by hamas upon israel. Good evening from jerusalem. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a massive offensive into gaza has onlyjust begun. Israeli war are carrying out air strikes for a third night. The Israeli Government has now ordered a complete closure of the area. This is the scene in gaza tonight. Its israels response to days of attacks by hamas, who control gaza, and designated as a Terror Organisation by many western governments including the uk. More than 900 israelis are believed to have been
The number of israeli civilians and soldiers taken hostage has been put at 100 by the Israeli Embassy to the us, though some have been freed. 1000. In Northern Israel, hezbollah rockets targeted three military positions, with israel responding with barrages of artillery into Southern Lebanon. The Un Security Council will meet later on sunday President Biden has vowed Rock Solid Support for israel and warned against other countries taking advantage of the situation. One british citizen, jake marlowe, is missing. He was working as security at an Outdoor Party near the gaza border when the attack happened. And in egypt, two israeli tourists and their egyptian tour guide were shot dead in alexandria, apparently by a policeman. Lets show you the scene live in gaza now. It isa it is a little bit quieter now. The plumes of smoke we saw earlier had dissipated. Israeli airstrikes are ongoing in response to hamas attack including some in the last few hours. Palestinian Health Officials say 20 ch
100 100 israeli citizens. 0ur Correspondentjonathan Beale has the latest i should warn you, his report has some distressing images. Israeli troops are still hunting down armed palestinians. More than 30 hours after their biggest and bloodiest breakout from gaza into israel itself. One of the worlds most advanced militaries taken by surprise. By hamas, a Militant Group kept behind barriers that were supposed to stop this happening. Their attack, as brutal as it was brazen. Hundreds killed. For israel, that has included scores of unarmed civilians as well as of soldiers. Already, the largest loss of life in decades. Here, the bodies of an israeli family shot dead waiting to be identified and buried. Hamas has taken dozens of hostages, too. Like this 85 year old grandmother, whisked away by militants in a golf cart. Families, too, among them this mans wife and their five year old and two year old daughters. He is left anxiously waiting for news and pleading for their safe return. I want t
Israel says it is still trying to regain full control of eight areas where hamas militants infiltrated following saturdays attack. The number of israeli civilians and soldiers taken hostage has been put at 100 by the Israeli Embassy to the us, though some have been freed. In Northern Israel, hezbollah rockets targeted three military positions, with israel responding with barrages of artillery into southern lebanon. The Un Security Council will meet later on sunday. President biden has vowed rock solid support for israel, and warned against other countries taking advantage of the situation. One british citizen, jake marlowe, is missing. He was working as security at an Outdoor Party near the gaza border when the attack happened. And in egypt, two israeli tourists and their egyptian tour guide were shot dead in alexandria, apparently by a policeman. Lets show you the scene live in gaza now. Israeli airstrikes are ongoing in response to hamas s attack, including some in the last few hours