Ijoined harrods because i wanted to be a buyer and i ended up working for an absolute monster. I think he damaged me in some way. He s just left a scar. Reporter: the billionaire businessman mohamed al fayed who went from selling soft drinks in egypt to owning harrods and the paris ritz, has died at the age of 94. Reporter: egyptian businessman mohamed al fayed was best known for his links to the british royal family. His son dodi was killed alongside princess diana in paris in 1997. Reporter: he was the selfmade billionaire determined to get into british society and became known to a new generation through the most recent series of the crown. Diana. Mohamed, but you must call me mou mou. To be honest, this made me really hot and bothered. I think he comes across, erm, pleasant. We all know he s not. Itjust makes him look sort of funny and gregarious, and he could turn that on, but it s all. . . He wasn t. He was. . . . . Vile. And that makes me angry. People shouldn t remember him lik
In accordance with the decision of the political echelon, a few hours ago, the idf began limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against hezbollah terrorist targets and infrastructure in southern lebanon. These targets are located in villages close to the border and pose an immediate threat to israeli communities in northern israel. This is the live scene in beirut, as bbc teams report hearing explosions in the capital s southern suburbs israel has ordered the evacuation of three areas. Meanwhile the uk government has chartered a flight to help british nationals leave lebanon, scheduled to leave beirut on wednesday. It s as israeli tanks were seen gathering at the border on monday. Israel s defense minister yoav gallant said the military is prepared to use forces from the air, land and sea to allow thousands of displaced israelis to return to their homes in the north. Meanwhile, the deputy chief of hezbollah, naim qaissem, said the groups fighter
This is the live scene in beirut, as bbc teams report hearing explosions in the capital s southern suburbs israel has ordered the evacuation of three areas. Meanwhile the uk government has chartered a flight to help british nationals leave lebanon, scheduled to leave beirut on wednesday. It s as israeli tanks were seen gathering at the border on monday. Israel s defense minister yoav gallant said the military is prepared to use forces from the air, land and sea to allow thousands of displaced israelis to return to their homes in the north. Meanwhile, the deputy chief of hezbollah, naim qaissem, said the groups fighters are ready to confront an invasion. He acknowledged the assassination of leader, hassan nasrallah, was a big blow but said all fallen commanders would soon be replaced. Let s get the latest now from our correspondent on the border between israel and lebanon, lucy williamson. We ve been hearing helicopters overhead for a while now and also the sound of artillery, som
Good evening. Israel has declared an area around its border with Lebanon A Closed Military Zone and has told the united states that its going to launch a limited Ground Operation against hezbollah. Earlier today, the Deputy Leader of the iranian backed Military Group said they were ready to face israeli soldiers. President biden has called for an immediate ceasefire, a view echoed again tonight in the uk by foreign Secretary David Lammy. Israeli tanks have been massing close to the lebanese border and israelS Top general has told troops to prepare to operate inside hezbollah strongholds. Tonight, well be looking at how challenging a Ground Offensive could be and how iran and the us may react. Our senior international Correspondent Orla Guerin will be reporting from here in beirut, but first tonight, lets join Lucy Williamson on the israeli side of the israel lebanon border. Tonight Israels Army has sealed off several areas towards the eastern end of the border, not farfrom where we are
The blast. We can go to Beirut And Anna foster. We were speaking to our colleague who was saying the news has been reported on iranians media. That is right. It is an important moment. What i think will be a moment when you see a collective outpouring of grief in southern suburbs of beirut and the south of the country and the south of the Country And Bekaa valley is when we have the funeral. I have no indication when it will happen. It will happen reasonably quickly because these things always do. Perhaps tomorrow. That will be a big moment. If you look back to just over a week ago when we had the attacks with pagers and walkie talkies. People gathered at funerals and a second wave of attacks came then so when people go to a funeral they will remember what happened a week ago and be nervous. If you support hezbollah in the stronghold areas, they will want to be part of their collective grieving process. That is something that i think well have a real impact on the streets of beirut and