Hello to all, you im alex. When it is now early monday morning in israel. Israels formally declared war against hamas. U. S. Government sources confirmed nbc news several american citizens are among those killed on the deadly attacks against israel this weekend and at this hour we dont know how Many Americans have died in the conflict nor the circumstances around their deaths. We are bringing a live picture from gaza city, we have seen a new round of airstrikes tonight. A spokesperson for the Israeli Defense forces tells msnbc that at least 700 people have been killed in israel. The Palestinian Health Ministry Says more than 400 people have died in gaza. That includes nearly 80 children. The death toll from israel and gaza both expected to rise. Joining me now, msnbc Chief Correspondent and host ali velshi and nbc news correspondent aaron gilchrist. At the white house for us. Good to see you both. The latest at this hour, ali, what do you know . What should we know about whats happenin
Reserve duty because of the number of reservists who are going to be called up. Now, a Ground Invasion, a Ground Incursion into gaza will be very difficult to do because this is one of the most densely populated places on the planet. The hamas network has multiple tunnels that go underneath most of the gaza strip. They often hold their weapons and senior officials in sensitive places like mosques and schools and hospitals. When theyre striking locations there, theyre not only going to have to be careful for civilians which unfortunately get caught up in the krcross fire. Theyre going to have to be incredibly aware of their own hostages. Hamas has distributed hostages across locations, essentially using them as Human Shields. And we know u. S. Officials believe americans are also part of the group of hostages. Thank you for that update. More from here next as our special coverage is continuing of israel now formally at war tonight. The power goes out and we still have wifi to do our hom
The east coast. Eight pm as Night Falls On Israel and gaza. We begin with the Breaking News of ongoing battles in the streets of Southern Israel, and in the skies over gaza. We have just seen and heard some new explosions. Hamas released a new video of drones used in their ongoing attack against israel, and some new video showing the soundtrack of life in the Palestinian Territories for the foreseeable future. [sound of artillery] there you hear that, for challenger air strikes by israel, destroying several residential buildings in gaza, sending surviving occupant scurrying to safety. New fears and israel of a broader conflict today, with a brief exchange of strikes with lebanons military group. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, securing cabinet today, officially declaring the country at war. A staggering 600 people have been killed in israel. This is according to the foreign ministry. Relatives of the missing of spent the day submitted dna samples of their loved ones to help
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
Speak at 2 30 this afternoon. Just about 30 minutes from now. His first comments that the hamas Surprise Attack on israel and israels response. We will have a live report from the white house in just a moment. We will bring you the president s remarks when they happen. First, the latest. At least 70 people are dead, hundreds more are wounded in israel after hamas forces launched an unprecedented attack by air, land, and see. President biden set to deliver remarks on the situation, which will bring to you live. Prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the country isnt a state of war. The Israeli Military saying an unknown number of soldiers and civilians have been taking hostage. Meanwhile, Gazas Health Ministry reports 198 people are dead and more than 1600 injured after israeli airstrikes in the region in retaliation. This comes 50 years and one day after the start of the october war, also known as the yom kippur war, who killed thousands on each side after egypt and syria launched