Israel is at war. Isreali civilians is not something you want to play with. We will demolish every terrorists, we will. John a live look at gaza, isreali forces are launching wide scale air strikes against hamas, launching the deadliest single attack since the hall cost. Im john roberts in washington. We were not planning sandra on starting a week this way. Sandra no, john, good to be with you. Our coverage continues here. Im sandra smith in new york, This Is America reports. This situation continues to deteriorate every hour along the isreali gaza border, Trading Heavy Fire at this hour all the while the white house remains silent. The president s team has just called a lid for the day within the last hour which means we are not expected to see or hear from the president today. The State Department meanwhile is confirming at least Nine Americans were killed by those terrorists. And it remains unknown if any are among the dozens of hostages taken into gaza. John despite the numerous am
The supply of electricity, fuel, and goods to the gaza strip. Gaza is largely dependent on israel for its electricity supply. And in addition, an official says israel has sought help with israeli hostages, and egypts intelligence chief has contacted hamas, which says it will publicly declare the number of prisoners in the coming hours. Israeli media citing rescue Service Officials saying that at least 300 people have been killed so far, including 26 soldiers, while a Palestinian Health authority is saying at least 313 palestinians have been killed in the gaza strip. Nbc news Foreign Correspondent kelly joins me now via phone, live from jordan. Kelly, thank you so much for joining us in this hour. Whats the latest that you are hearing over there, regarding this ongoing conflict . Yeah, katie, good morning. Were actually on our way towards the jordanian israeli border, because its still very difficult to get into the country. Very limited flights at the airport in tel aviv, and many of t
Israeli according to the israeli military. Hamas took to the air, and infiltrated the Country Southern Border by both land and sea. These really military says that unknown number of civilians and soldiers have been taken hostage by the group. It is an assault the likes of which the country has not seen in decades. Following saturday mornings attack, Prime Minister management at a guy, vowed, quote, mighty vengeance, instead the country was now in a state of war. Israel has already responded by launching airstrikes of their own, including one that flattened a Multi Story Residential Building in the heart of gaza city. The strikes continue well into the night, with flashes lighting up the skies, explosions can be heard and seen across the city. Israeli officials say, at least 200 of their citizens have now been killed, with 900 injured in gaza. At least 230 people or did, and another 1600 are injured. That is according to. Just a few hours ago, President Biden delivered his first public
And, israels allies have shown their support through displays like this. Heres berlins Brandenburg Gate lit up in white and blue to show support for israel. Lets show you live pictures from gaza now. And weve seen renewed israelis airstrikes overnight, as we head towards dawn in the region. Israel has responded to hamas attack with devastating air strikes including in the last few hours. Have a look at this new video coming in to the bbc. Explosions. The latest developments come as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his Security Cabinet has approved plans to destroy the military and governmental capabilities of hamas and islamichhad. Netanyahu has said israel is, quote, at war after the hamas raid early saturday morning. Israels government says hamas launched more than 2,000 rockets into the country, killing more than 250 people and wounding over 1100 others. Officials in the gaza strip say over 230 people have been killed and over 1700 were injured in retaliatory strikes. The Un
The Early Morning assault began with a barrage of rocket fire from gaza just after dawn with explosions heard on the streets of ashkelon. Sderot, which is near gaza, is thought to have been infiltrated by militants. Heres the latest on what we know at this hour. Israels public broadcaster is reporting that after 18 hours, hostages being held in a dining room in kibbutz be eri have been released. Israel has also confirmed that the commander of the nahal brigade, coloneljonathan steinberg, was killed in fighting on saturday. Meanwhile, Major Airlines have cancelled dozens of flights to tel aviv. They include american airlines, air france, lufthansa, emirates, and ryanair, among others. Lets show you live pictures from gaza now. Were hearing that the israeli army has asked residents of seven different areas across the gaza strip which you can see there on your screens to leave their homes and move to the city centres or take refuge in shelters in preparation for Launching Attacks against