Climb. We know that a number of those americans are being held hostage right now by hamas. I think that we all need to steal ourselves for the possibility the numbers will keep increasing, and that we may, in fact, find out that more americans are part of the hostage pool. Hamas is believed to have taken around 150 hostages, and the group is threatening to execute those hostages won by one. In retaliation for israeli air that hit dozens in their homes. The scale and the brutality of this crisis is without modern precedent. Today, israeli troops cleared the sites of hamas attacks near gaza, and the scope of this weekends violence became clear. Soldiers were seen in scores of bodies. 260 people killed, dancing at a Music Festival, families killed and safe rooms, or at bus stops, just going about their daily lives. Today, the u. S. And its highest serving diplomat to israel, secretary of state, Anthony Blinken in a show of support. President biden addressed publicly the war for a third ti
Retaliation for the hamas Terror Attacks, launching airstrikes against gaza for the fifth day. Israeli troops are now gathering along the border with gaza. Tonight, more than 1200 people in israel killed, and in gaza, more than 1100 people are dead. Nbc s lester holt is in tel aviv with the latest. [sound of artillery] tonight, anticipation growing in this intensifying mideast war. Terrified israelis taking cover as rockets fall to earth. One, striking this hospital. While israel keeps up the pressure on hamas, in gaza, with an unrelenting bombing campaign. People there taking shelter in a crowded hallway during one bombardment. Israeli forces saying they hit over 200 targets today, in just one neighborhood they call a nest for Hamas Terrorists. The pieces are now falling into place for a potential Ground Offensive. Israeli troops preparing to enter gaza to topple hamas leadership. While tonight at the white house, President Biden speaking to Jewish Community leaders, talking about the
Terrorist assault on israel this weekend has climbed to at least 22, and that number may rise on top of that, tragic news. The white house announced today another 17 americans remain unaccounted for. And the white house expects the number of known american hostages taken by hamas to we know that a number of those americans are being held hostage right now by hamas. I think we all need to steel ourselves for the very distinct possibility that these numbers will keep increasing and that we may, in fact, find out that more americans are part of the hostage ctpool. Hamas is believed to have taken around 150 hostages, and the group is threatening to execute those hostages one by one in retaliation for israeli air strikes that hit gazans in their homes. The scale and the brutality of this crisis is without modern precedent. Today m as israeli troops clear the sites of hamas attacks near gaza, the scope of this weekends violence became clear. Soliers were seen recovering scores s of bodies. 2
Allegation for the hamas Terror Attacks Launching Airstrikes against gaza for the fifth day. Israeli troops are now gathering along the border with gaza. Tonight, with 1200 people in israel killed, and in gaza, more than 1100 people are dead. Nbcs lester holt is in tel aviv with the latest. Tonight, anticipation growing in this intensified mideastern war. Terrified israelis taking cover as rockets fall to earth. One, striking his hospital. While israel keeps up the pressure on hamas, in gaza, within unrelenting bombing campaign. People there, taking shelter in a crowded hallway during one bombardment. Israeli forces saying they hit over 200 targets today, in just one neighborhood, they call a nest, for Hamas Terrorists. The pieces are now falling into place for a potential Ground Offensive. Israeli troops preparing to enter gaza to topple hamas leadership. While tonight at the white house, President Biden speaking to Jewish Community leaders, talking about the scourge of antisemitism,
The chicago area mother and her 17yearold daughter feared kidnapped we spoke to their family what do you want your sister and your niece to know right now . We want to hug you, and we want you back home their last text before the terrorists broke in. And back home, the Major Development in the house, Republicans Nominating Steve Scalise for speaker over trump ally, jim jordan, but the major hurdle he still faces. Our Special Edition of nightly news begins now. Announcer this is nbc nightly news with lester holt reporting tonight live from israel. Good evening, everyone, and welcome. Almost five days after Hamas Terrorists launched their horrific assault on israel, theres a growing sense tonight this war is about to enter a new phase. Israel has been massing its troops and weapons on the border with the gaza strip, and there is widespread expectation that a Ground Invasion may begin soon this comes as israel prepares the way with an air assault on targets in gaza. The casualties are mou