Welcome to verified live. Rishi sunak has told his israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu that the uk Will Stand By israel in what both men described as its darkest hours. During talks injerusalem, rishi sunak affirmed israels ray to defend itself after attacks by hamas killed about 1400 people. There are also continuing concerns about the plight of people in gaza who rishi sunak said were also victims of hamas. He welcomed plans to get it into the territory via egypt. Aid agencies are warning that gaza is in need of far more aid than the initial 20 lorries announced by President Biden during his visit to israel yesterday. The un humanitarian chief says about 100 lorries will be required every day. More than 60 International Charities including christian aid, 0xfam and Save The Children have called for a ceasefire. Latest reports say that several people including children have been killed or wounded in a strike on a house in a southern town. These are some of the pictures from a hospit
Have more on all of those released, and released now. We will have more on all of Those Strands i released, and released now. We will have more on all of Those Strands of| have more on all of Those Strands of our main story in a moment or two, but for the next few minutes we are going to head to the bbc Sports Centre to round up the headlines of the day. Hello, kevin. Good afternoon, matthew. Uefa have confirmed that the euro 2024 qualifier between belgium and sweden will be completely abandoned. Gavin. The match was halted for Security Reasons after two people were shot dead in brussels on monday. The attack took place three miles from the stadium. The result at half time, 1 1, will now be seen as final. And uefa have also announced that no further matches will be played in israel until further notice amid the ongoing conflict with hamas. My copy and macquarie tel aviv have been asked to find alternative venues. Mohamed salah has called on World Leaders to do more to stop people being
Hour as yourfriend. We will stand with you in solidarity, we will stand with your people. This is not merely our battle. Its batlle of entire civilized world. Aid agencies warn gaza is in need of far more aid than promised so far. The un humanitarian chief says, about 100 lorries will be required every day. Frustration as trucks loaded with supplies remain stuck at the Border Crossing point with eygpt. The families of some of the hostages make another appeal. Israels military says 203 people are now thought to have been taken by hamas. They are innocent civilians, innocent they are innocent civilians, innocent children, in hard conditions, they need to be released, and released now. More on all of that in a moment or two, but first, lets catch up with the Business News of the day. Good afternoon, lukwesa. Thank you, matthew. We start in the us where the head of the central bank, is due to speak in the next hour and markets will be the next hour and markets will be hanging on every word
This is your update from the bbc sports centre. Uefa have confirmed the euro 2024 qualifier between belgium and sweden will be completely abandoned. The match was halted for Security Reasons after two people were shot dead in brussels on monday. A third Swedish Citizen was seriously injured in the attack which took place three miles from the stadium. The result at half time, 1 1, will now be seen as final. Uefa have also announced that no further matches will be played in israel until further notice amid the ongoing conflict with hamas. The israel fa and clubs Macquarie Haifa and tel aviv have been asked to find alternative venues. Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called on World Leaders to do more to stop people being killed in the conflict. The Egyptian International said aid to gaza must be allowed immediately. All lives are sacred and must be protected. The massacres need to stop, families are being torn apart. What is clear now is that humanitarian aid to gaza must be allowed i