Take a listen. The tactical raid, which means that the forces went in and then went out during the night in order to prepare the battlefield and to prepare ourselves for coming operations. Our forces are now back in israel. The activity occurred during the night and was concluded successfully without any significant event. This Development Comes as israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted a Ground Invasion of gaza was coming following questions at home about why it had taken so long. Speaking on prime Time Television on wednesday night, he said the timing of the offensive would be reached by consensus. Heres our correspondent, tom bateman. Israels Prime Minister said in a televised speech that Israeli Forces are preparing for a Ground Invasion but did not give any clues as to the timing. Translation we are raining hellfire on hamas. We have already Killed Thousands of terrorists and this is only the beginning. Simultaneously we are preparing for a Ground Invasion. I will not
Meeting recognise the state of palestine. We are going to recognise the state of palestine for many reasons, which i can summarise in three words. Peace, justice and logic. Peace because this is the only solution to the conflict. By that i imply the Essential Question of the two states, israel and palestine, accompanied by Mutual Security guarantees as many other countries do. Recognition is an act of powerful, political and symbolic value. It is an expression of our view that palestine holds, and should be able to vindicate, the full right of state, including self determination, self governance, territorial integrity and security, as well as recognising palestines own obligations under international law. It is a message to those in palestine who advocate and work for a future of peace and democracy, that we fully respect your aspirations to be living freely, in control of your own affairs and under your own leadership. Israel has said the moves endanger the countrys security, and is r
As a whole and hamas, who had carried out murderous attacks on ordinary israeli families and young people at a music festival. One viewer who wrote in to newswatch wished to put a complaint in about the news channel at 11 25 am saying, the protesters in london were hamas supporters. That was a disgrace. They were showing support for the palestinian people. Maggie gardiner said, this is not only factually incorrect, it is extremely offensive and dangerous and disrespects all the protesters who were there to call for peace. Apologise and do better. And the bbc did. On monday afternoon, the Bbc News Channel issued this apology for the mistake. Now, before we go, earlier on bbc news, we reported on some of the pro palestinian demonstrations at the weekend. We spoke about several demonstrations across britain during which people voiced their backing for hamas. We accept that this was poorly phrased and was a misleading description of the pro palestinian demonstrations. On tuesday, there was
We meet the man behind the rocket man. Bernie taupin talks about his Career Writing Hit Songs for eltonjohn. Are you ready for an autumn chill this weekend . Lots of sunshine to get with it but before we get there some pretty heavy rain across england and wales. All of the details coming up on breakfast. Its Friday The 13th of october. Our main story. The Israeli Military has told the un that more theni Million People living in the north of gaza must relocate to the south within the next 2a hours. The United Nations says the order included those sheltered in schools, Health Centres and clinics and warned the movement could transform what is already a tragedy, into a calamitous situation. Our reporter nickjohnson has the latest. Israeli air power continues to strike the gaza strip. Buildings flattened in the blink of an eye. Entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble. Israel says its dropped 6,000 bombs on hamas targets in gaza over the past six days. With every fallen building, stories of
And well be looking ahead to the Eurovision Song Contest with a Special Report from the host city malmo. Live from london this is Business Today im lukwesa burak. Later this morning the uks First Quarter growth figures will be published. The uk economy grew slightly in february increasing hopes it is on its way out of recession, just. The economy grew by 0. 1 boosted by production and manufacturing in areas such as the car industry. On thursday, the Bank Of England boss said the Monetary Policy committee needs to see more evidence that price rises have slowed before cutting Interest Rates. Governor Andrew Bailey said, he was optimistic that things are moving in the right direction as rates were held at 5. 25 . I think it is. I am encouraged by all of this. Very encouraged that again we have to achieve an Inflation Target that is sustainable. That is ourjob and what we do. The news is encouraging. And what we do. The news is encouraging and what we do. The news is encouraging. Clearly y