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 fighters
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, some d
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Small and mediumsized businesses that were in sound Financial Condition before the virus impact of the economy we will hear from the head of the fed in boston and banking and business leaders. Will come tog order. This is a hybrid hearing meaning some of our commissioners are appearing in person and witnesses will testify remotely. Let me offer a few Video Conferencing reminders. Before you start speaking there will be a slight delay before you are displayed on the screen. Click the mute button until your turn to speak or to ask a question. If there is a technology issue, well move to the next speaker until it is resolved. You should all have one box on your screens labeled clock to show you how much time is remaining. Congressional Oversight Commission pursuant to section 4020 of title 4, subtitle of the cares act, the Commission Must conduct oversight of the 500 billion authorized for the Exchange Stabilization fund. As a part of our oversight work, the commission has decided to hold
Commission has decided to order ourselves alphabetically. With that welcome to this virtual hearing convened by the Congressional Oversight Commission pursuant to section 4020 of title 4, subtitle of the cares act, the Commission Must conduct oversight of the 500 billion authorized for the Exchange Stabilization fund. As part of our oversight work, the commission has decided to hold this hearing today which will exam examine the main Street Lending facilities. The Federal Reserve established the main Street Programs to support small and immediate you yumsized business answer Nonprofit Organization that is were in found sentence condition before the onset of the covid19 pandemic. The program operates through five facilities which we will learn more about this morning. The programs being administered by the Federal Reserve bank of boston todays hearing will have two panels. President eric rosengry. N, Federal Reserve bank of boston will testify during the first panel. Second panel will i