There are Reports Tonight that a us official says israel intends to launch a Ground Offensive in lebanon, which could begin as soon as today. Israeli tanks are gathering by the countrys northern border. Israels Defence Minister, who was visiting troops today, told them the next phase of the war will begin soon. Hezbollah has said its prepared for all out war. Lets go straight to lebanon and the capital beirut, anna foster. There is a realfeeling of momentum in the Middle East tonight, after the israeli Defence Minister told his troops on the board at that the military would use force by air, Sea And Land to achieve the aim of returning displaced israelis back to their homes. They said the killing in beirut of the hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah was not the final step. There have been reports that israeli Special Forces had launched some raids inside lebanon but that has not been confirmed. Lucy williamson has been to northern israel and sent this report. Israels army is moving close
Say theyre looking to see if anyone else can be pursued for criminal offences relating to the sexual Assault And Rape claims made against the former harrods owner, mohamed al fayed, who died last year. Around 200 former employees have come forward with accusations about him following a bbc documentary. New York City mayor Eric Adams is facing five criminal charges, including wire fraud, bribery and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. Prosecutors allege that he received over 100,000 in illegal personal benefits, dating back to 2018. Mr adams says he follows The Law and is looking forward to defending himself. In the past half hour, ukraines president Volodymyr Zelensky has held a Press Conference in washington with Vice President kamala harris. She told him her support for the people of ukraine was unwavering. Earlier president biden announced a new package of Military Aid for ukraine, worth nearly Eight Billion dollars. If You Arejustjoining us welcome to the programme. The
Keir starmer is not for turnIng and sets out a vision of a Country that belongs to you. Is that a vision that buy Into . That you can buy Into . Welome to newsnight live from liverpool at the Labour Party Conference with Interviews and Insight. In a few mInutes, the Environment Secretary we Talk Austerity and what he can do to stop sewage beIng dumped Into our rivers. Your panel this evenIng political editor of the Liverpool Echo, liam thorp. Labourmp, Barry GardIner. And labour peer, ayesha hazarika. Keir starmer by The Way is on En Route to New York right now for a un general Assembly MeetIng can anyone there do anythIng to stop the conflict between Israel And Hezbollah from escalatIng further . 564 people In lebanon have been killed so far In israeli strikes. Hezbollah, seen as a Terror Organisation by the british government, has vowed to fire even more missiles Into the north of israel. We have some BreakIng News from the Prime MInister on this . Prime mInister on this . We have he
Up had a Labour Chancellor Stand Up and set out their party for government in ia years. They have been in opposition. They have been in opposition. They have felt the frustration of not being able to enact the policies they want to, now it is the chance for labour and the chancellor to set out their vision for the country. When it comes to anything in politics, and there is a recognition of this in the party, they are talking about what they have donein talking about what they have done in government so far, but the thing that really matters is whether or not i makes a difference. Can they deliver on the promises they made during the promises they made during the election campaign, some of which are likely to hear repeated now. Will that make a difference to the pout in their pocket. Ican hear i can hear the music booming. I think that is the video introducing the Chancellor Rachel reeves he was going to take to the podium in the next three years she is going to give a speech that we h