Her. Journalism is not a crime and its a proof that russia is determined to stifle independent reporting. Since 2012, Vladimir Putin has used Foreign Agent laws to punish and detain critics, including journalists, and analysts say this indicates russia sees americans as valuable assets to be used in Prisoner Exchanges like when Britteny Griner was exchanged for the merchant of death, arms dealer victor bout. Now Evan Gershkovich has been wrongfully detained for 204 days today. Hes in a High Security Prison In Moscow Awaiting Trial on espionage charges. The u. S. Ambassador to russia visited him on tuesday. The u. S. Embassy, sandra, says even that evan remains in good spirits and is calling for his immediate release. Sandra. Sandra appreciate it, bryan. The State Department as we just heard from them a moment ago is out with a major alert for all americans overseas. Officials now urging all american citizens worldwide to exercise increased caution for potential terrorist attacks. Demon
Worlds help to bring her home. Im begging the world to bring my baby back home. And later, today news in washington, the leaderless house preparing for yet another grueling vote to decide the next speaker. Good morning and thank you for being with us. It is 10 00 eastern. Im Ana Cabrera Reporting along side my friend and colleague jose diazbalart with our special coverage. After today, President Biden will depart washington for israel country at war after this Surprise Attack by hamas. His visit intended as a sign of solidarity with the israeli people. And it comes as an Israeli Ground invasion of gaza still appears by all indications imminent. And as the u. S. Leads negotiations to try to get critical aid into the crippled gaza strip and get civilians out. Joining us now from tel aviv, israel, is Nbcs Jay Gray and from washington, White House Correspondent monica alba. So, jay, let me start with you. Israeli troops remain along gazas border. Is there any indication that a Ground Assau
americans have arrived on the egyptian side of the crossing so far today. ambulances have been lining up to pick up wounded palestinians who are also being allowed to leave. all of these people have been trapped in the war zone as israeli ground troops close in on gaza city and airstrikes rain down. this is the latest video from the idf of israeli soldiers, tanks pushing deeper into gaza. hamas defensive lines are collapsing and militants are retreating into central gaza. this is the devastation from the second airstrike in two days on gaza s largest refugee camp. the idf says it was targeting hamas command center but the united nations human rights office is warning the high number of civilian casualties from the strikes on densely populated jabalia refuge camp could amount to war crimes. president biden is now saying he supports humanitarian pause to save hostages held by hamas in gaza including americans. at a campaign fundraiser last night a protester interrupted bid