Welcome to the Context Welcome to the we start in The Middle East, where multiple blasts have reverberated through beirut, sending clouds of smoke into the sky. These are the latest pictures from the scene of the explosions, in a densely populated area. Lebanons Health Ministry says at least two people have been killed and 76 injured in israeli Air Strikes those numbers are expected to rise. A number of buildings are reported to have been razed to the ground. The israeli Defence Forces claim to have targeted hezbollah s Central Headquarters. Hezbollah sources say the Groups Leader Hassan Nasrallah is alive. With irans tasnim News Agency also reporting that hes safe. It comesjust hours prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the United Nations General Assembly that israels offensive against hezbollah would not stop until its objectives were met. He made no mention of us led Ceasefire Proposals between israel and hezbollah. This is said to be the Moment Mr Netanyahu approved the strikes f
It is, he said, depravity beyond what you could imagine. The United States says it will stand with israel in the fight against hamas. And is warning others not to get involved. But it is a fine balance, supporting the israeli blockade of gaza without escalating this conflict further. Well get the thoughts on that tonight from our Panel Thejournalist and broadcaster, Jenny Kleeman and the former Communications Director for the trump campaign, brian lanza. There will be no resolution on israeli in Congress Unless the republicans can find a speaker. We will keep you updated on the vote tonight, which is soon to begin. And we will focus too on the hostages. 17 british people missing, 14 americans. Well hear from the former commander of an Israeli Special ops team on how difficult this is going to be. The Israeli Prime Ministers Office published three photos today purporting to show Babies Murdered And Burned by hamas. The photos were posted with a Graphic Content Warning on the social medi