President biden in tel aviv today backing israels claim that it did not strike the hospital saying, the u. S. Believes it was a misfired rocket from Terror Group Islamic jihad. Outrage spreading across the mideast. In beirut protesters outside the u. S. Embassy clashing with police. In the u. S. , hundreds of people packing into a congressional building demanding a ceasefire. Multiple arrests for assaulting Capitol Police officers, and the warning from Homeland Security, the heightened Threat Environment in the u. S. As the war rages, and the nypd asking for help finding the suspect in a Hate Crime Attack on a jewish woman. Also tonight, jim jordan losing his second ballot for speaker getting fewer votes. What is the path forward for republicans . And after 18 years, the stunning confession in the Natalee Holloway case. The prime suspect, Joran Van Der Sloot, admitting he killed her on the beach in aruba. How and why he says he did it and what he did with her body. Our oneonone with na
The war cabinet in israel, along with families and victims of the hostages there. And the wider arab world is reacting this morning to outrage to the explosion in a hospital complex in gaza. Weve seen scenes this morning, throughout the middle east, including the u. S. Embassy in beirut, lebanon, protests unfolding across the region as we await the president s remarks just moments ago. We want to get to nbcs chief correspondent Richard Engel. Richard, bring us up to date. Reporter good morning. There are now clashes and protests in cities all across the arab world. From baghdad to beirut to here in ramallah. They are reacting to the attack on a palestinian hospital in gaza city, and palestinian Officials Say that almost 500 people were killed in that incident. Israel denies any responsibility. It says it was a rocket attack that a palestinian rocket misfired, landed in a hospital where people were taking shelter. And causing all that damage. But people here, and in other cities dont ac
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Was not respond for the explosion, but overnight, massive protests. Eskom rating across the region. What President Biden hopes to accomplish with his visit today, even after a summit with arab leaders, was canceled. Also right now, the urgent efforts to rescue nearly 200 hostages being held by hamas, including americans. The special operations troops already on the ground in gaza and the tools theyre using in the search here at home. The chaos on capitol hill. Congressman jim jordan falling short of the votes needed to become speaker of the house. The opposition he faces from 20 republicans. And the question is now resurfacing about his past as a wrestling coach in ohio. Plus a new crackdown on fake product reviews online. A wild scene in the west as winds approach 100mph. What to expect today. And later, was she for real . The monday night football fan who went viral for her enthusiasm, prompting questions as well. She, a paid actor. What weve learned from abc News New York this is am
Five family members held in gaza speaks out about their kidnapping and the ongoing conflict. We want civilians out of this. We want there to be a diplomatic resolution to the hostage crisis before a ground incursion or continued bombing. Amna and another failed attempt to elect a House Speaker forces republicans to consider unconventional options to break the legislative standstill. Major funding for the pbs newshour been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. The Walton Family foundation, looking for solutions to protect water during Climate Change so people and nature can thrive together. Supported by the john d. And catherine t. Macarthur foundation. More information at macfound. Org. And with the ongoing support of these institutions. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Amna welcome to the newshour. President biden spent part of