said that it was expanding its ground operations there. a spokesman for the israeli government refused to confirm that this heralded the start of a much anticipated ground offensive against hamas. the armed wing of hamas has said it is involved in violent confrontations with israeli forces in northern and central gaza. there has also been rocket fire from the territory into southern israel. aid agencies say they ve lost contact with their workers after all phone and internet services were cut. meanwhile, the un chief has again called for a ceasefire, warning that history would judge us all . this is the scene live in gaza. announcing the expansion of operations, the israeli army spokesman repeated a call for residents of gaza city to move south. translation: over the last few hours, we have translation: over the last few hours, we have intensified - translation: over the last few hours, we have intensified our. hours, we have intensified our airstrikes in gaza. the iaf has
An nation defined by its people. And disneys donald if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, we wonder what the president makes of this . Get in touch with us using the hashtag beyond 0ne hundred days. Hello and welcome im katty kay in new york and Christian Fraser is in london. Donald trump has secured the first big legislative achievement of his presidency. For the First Time Since Ronald Reagan was in Office America has overhauled its wildly complicated tax system. But its a triumph republicans secured without any buy in from democrats and with a plan that polls suggest is historically unpopular. Critics say this bill will increase inequality in america and expand the us debt. Mr trump says it will boost growth and benefit everybody. An historic victory for the American People. It will go through the final passage today in the house. And the congressmen and women and the senate will be coming over the republican senate. Unfortunately, the democrats dont like to see tax cuttin
The people who can make snow, but not as you know. None of this is real. Plus we will look back at the yea rs real. Plus we will look back at the years biggest weather stories and storms. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. North korea has described the latest United Nations sanctions as an act of war, and tantamount to a complete economic blockade. The Un Security Council imposed the us drafted measures on friday in response to pyongyangs Ballistic Missile tests. North korea has vowed to strengthen its Nuclear Deterrent to frustrate america. Sophie long sent this report from the south korean capital seoul. An act of war that violates peace and stability on the korean peninsula. That was north koreas reaction to the latest and toughest round of sanctions to be imposed on pyongyang. The us drafted resolution was agreed by all members of the Un Security Council, including china, north koreas main ally and trading partner, who called again for all parties to show restraint. Im gratefu
Welcome to bbc news. North korea has described the latest United Nations sanctions as an act of war, and tantamount to a complete economic blockade. The Un Security Council imposed the us drafted measures on friday in response to pyongyangs Ballistic Missile tests. North korea has vowed to strengthen its Nuclear Deterrent to frustrate america. Sophie long sent this report from the south korean capital seoul. An act of war that violates peace and stability on the korean peninsula. That was north koreas reaction to the latest and toughest round of sanctions to be imposed on pyongyang. The us drafted resolution was agreed by all members of the Un Security Council, including china, north koreas main ally and trading partner, who called again for all parties to show restraint. Im grateful to my colleagues for the serious measures we have enacted on behalf of the north Korean People and i ask you keep them in your thoughts and prayers this holiday season, as we continue to fight against this
And the annual christmas messages from britains political leaders theresa may thanks the armed forces whileJeremy Corbyn urges people to think of the lonely. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. North korea has described the latest United Nations sanctions as an act of war and tantamount to a complete economic blockade. The Un Security Council imposed the us drafted measures on friday in response to pyongyangs Ballistic Missile tests. North korea has vowed to strengthen its Nuclear Deterrent to frustrate america. Sophie long sent this report from the south korean capital seoul. An act of war that violates peace and stability on the korean peninsula. That was north koreas reaction to the latest and toughest round of sanctions to be imposed on pyongyang. The us drafted resolution was agreed by all members of the Un Security Council, including china, north koreas main ally and trading partner, who called again for all parties to show restraint. Im grateful to my colleagues for the seri