Happening especially now its so late in the season for the hurricanes. That was donald Trump Yesterday in georgia, but not only did forecasters indeed know about the Size And Strength of Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Season still has several more weeks remaining. Well bring you an update on Recovery Efforts and show you President Bidens fiery response to trumps false claims. Also ahead, well bring you the latest from the Middle East as israel launches a Ground Offensive into Southern Lebanon after weeks of deadly Air Strikes targeting hezbollah militants. And, of course, well preview what could be the final debate of the 2024 president ial race with the Running Mates set to square off Tonight Right here in new York City. Good morning, and welcome to Way Too Early on this tuesday, october 1st. We are in october now. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us. And we have a lot to get to this morning, but well begin with breaking news. The israeli military has started a Groun
Hello, im christian fraser. Youre watching the context on bbc news. Three areas on israels northern border are declared to military zones amid mounting evidence that israel may launch a Ground Offensive against hezbollah in lebanon. The us with the forecast warned that the us Weather Forecasters spent most of last weekend warning that Hurricane Helene would be an immensely destructive force. And notjust for those communities on the coast. Those forecast were remarkably accurate. From florida, through georgia, the South And North carolinas, to virginia. There were some places 500 Miles Inland that received two and half feet of rain. The widespread flooding has caused billions of dollars of damage, that will take months if not years to repair. Heres our North America Correspondent carl nasman. Florida to georgia to tennessee, homes and livelihoods washed away. More than 100 people have died across six states since the hurricane made landfall in florida on thursday. With hundreds still un
Not say when that phone call would take place. On sunday israel carried out largescale strikes on yemen targeting energy facilities help by houthi is. It targeted powerplants ina in a seaport. The houthirun health ministry said at least four people were killed and 33 wounded. Houthi is have vowed revenge and a response is inevitable. houthis. Our correspondent injerusalem, jon donnison, has more on the situation. Israel s military reach and power is long and strong. This is not lebanon, or gaza, but almost 2,000 kilometres away in yemen. The target one of the country s biggest ports and two power stations, controlled by iranianbacked houthis, the operation directed by israel s defence minister. Translation: we have no i interest in expanding the war. We have no interest in looking for additionalfronts. But if somebody attacks israel, as the houthis have recently done with missiles and throughout the war with cruise missiles and drones, anyone who carries out such an attack, we will s
The attack as a historic turning point. He said israel had finally settled the score with a man responsible for the murder of countless israelis. Hassan nasrallah had led the iranian backed group, proscribed as a Terrorist Group by western and arab governments, for over 30 years. Irans supreme leader said his death would be avenged as the country called for an Emergency Meeting of the un security council. This is the scene live In Beirut this morning the Israel Defense forces say they have carried out dozens of Air Strikes on hezbollah targets overnight. Biv President biden said the hezbollah Leaders Death President biden said the hezbollah Leaders Death was a Measure Ofjustice , as he reiterated calls for both sides to accept the terms of a 21 day ceasefire. With the latest, heres simonjones. Distant explosions the israeli bombardment of lebanon explosions. And by day, but the Big Question is what will israel, hezbollah and the militant groups Backer Iran do next . The israeli Prim
The Israel Defense forces say they have carried out dozens more Air Strikes on hezbollah targets overnight killing another senior commander, nabil anuk. President biden said the hezbollah Leaders Death was a Measure Ofjustice, as he reiterated calls for both sides to accept the terms of a 21 day ceasefire. With the latest, heres simonjones. Distant explosions. The israeli bombardment of lebanon continues by night. Explosions. And by day, but the Big Question is what will israel, hezbollah and the militant groups back in iran do next . The israeli Prime Minister described the killing of hezbollah s leader On Friday as a historic turning point, but said his work is not done. Translation the state of israel eliminated the Master Murderer Hassan Nasrallah. We settled accounts with the one responsible for the murder of countless israelis and many citizens of other countries. Nasrallah was not another terrorist, he was the terrorist. Hassan nasrallah was the Beating Heart of hezbollah, Playi