Hello everyone, im john, velocity are watching cnn newsroom and we begin on the border with gusts that where the clock is ticking down tunis really Ground Offensive. Negotiations continue to try and free more than 200 hostages being held by hamas, and other militant groups and as the. Sources say these negotiations a priest to reach with the minds of herschel, israel says that is a nonstarter. At the same, time israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to reassure troops who are on standby for more than two weeks the Ground Offensive is still on track with just one goal to smash hamas retaliation for the militant group of the attack were seven and 1400 civilians in israel dead. Even before any ground incursion unrelenting is really a strike that had a devastating impact on gaza and more than 2 million palestinians who live there and now facing a dire humanitarian crisis. On tuesday, on the eighth of an expected 20 hr expressed over from egypt. As the civilian battle and got a tim
Eastern, former president and presumptive nominee donald trump will speak before the delegates. Sunday, the Party Announces its president ial nominee for the president ial election. The Libertarian National Convention Live at cspan, cspan our mobile video app and online at cspan. Org. On this wednesday morning we take you live now to the u. S. Senate where today lawmakers will consider a pair of judicial nominations including a vote on the Biden Administrations 200th confirmation to the court and later senators will vote on nom fee to be the undersecretary of the air force. Live coverage here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain dr. Barry black will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, this day we give you our lives, for without you we are like dust in the wind. Shield us from disgrace, as you surround us with your protection, mercy, and love. Remind us that disgrace comes to those who seek to deceive others. Lord, su
Agency in gaza that they will run out of fuel tomorrow. And we will turn our focus to new york, where the Un Security Council has been meeting today. Representatives form israel and palestine both had scathing remarks about the response of the un. Welcome to The Programme. One of the two israeli women released last night, after being taken hostage by hamas, has spoken about her ordeal. Yocheved lifshitz, whos 85, said shed been through hell. Her husband, who is 83, is still being held. Israel estimates 220 hostages are still in gaza, after being abducted in the attacks of october 7th. Hamas, which is designated a Terrorist Group by the uk, said the release was for humanitarian reasons. Meanwhile, israel is continuing its aerial bombardment. At least 700 people were killed in gaza in the past 2a hours, according to hamas officials. They also say the total number killed is now more than 5,700, including more than 2,000 children. 0ur International Editor jeremy bowen reports and a warning
Uk, Manuel Hassassian. Hes been the he had been the representative of the Palestinian Authority for 15 years to this country. And with years to this country. And with this wednesday marking a year since, a year since the day rishi sunak became Prime Minister although to some it might feel a little bit longer than that. Who better to speak to than the man who literally wrote the book on Prime Ministers . Esteemed ministers . The esteemed political historian, sir Anthony Seldon . Well thats all to come in the show , but first lets in the show, but first lets have a look. Whats in the papers today. Joining me now is the spectator columnist and former member of the european parliament, patrick oflynn. Parliament, patrick oflynn. Lets have a little run through of the papers first. So patrick, youve picked out the sunday times front page as as perhaps the most predominant story this morning. Well, yes, in Old Fashioned newspaper man parlance , theyve newspaper man parlance, theyve got someth
Allegations. Mr. Lew denied those allegations. Senator cardin the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will come to order. Todays hearing carries great importance for the United States, for israel and the region. The attacks by hamas just over 10 days ago in israel marked the deadliest day for jews since the holocaust. Abducting elderly in wheelchairs, burning people alive and killing babies in front of parents, it was not only horrific and barbaric, but methodically planned and carried out. Hamas has started a war. Given the state of emergency that israel faces, the United States needs a confirmed u. S. Ambassador in jerusalem. We need somewhere to reenforce that the United States stands with israel in response to the unprecedented terrorist attack. We need someone to lead the selfless personnel who have been working nonstop at mission israel. We need an ambassador to work with our israeli partners and provide help. Secretary lew, we hold this nomination today. I am committed to getting