Citizens were killed. A further ten are missing, some of whom are feared to be among the dead. We must support absolutely israels right to defend itself. This must be done in line with International Humanitarian law. This programme continues on bbc one. Frantic diplomacy continues, as the world waits for the expected Ground Operation by israel troops to begin in gaza in response to the hamas massacre. The humanitarian crisis in the gaza strip is becoming desparate, as more than a Million People leave their homes and many more men, women and children are killed. Tonight. When will the Border Crossing from Gaza To Egypt be opened, to let people out and humanitarian aid in . The un warns the Health System in gaza is collapsing before our very eyes. Iamjust i am just two kilometres from gaza and most of the city has been evacuated ahead of israels expected a ground offensive. Last week, one israeli mother told us about the kidnapping of her son by hamas from that Music Festival. Michal had
joining us on sportsday. we re going to start at the french open in paris, where there was a thrilling and dramatic contest between defending champion and world number one, iga swiatek, and quadruple grand slam winner naomi osaka. in a tense first set, the in form swiatek, with four titles to her name already this season, taking it on a tie break. osaka, though, dominating the second, overpowering her opponent to take it 6 1. the third set was an absolute nail biter. swiatek 4 1 down and seemingly out, somehow surviving break points, and even a match point to take the set 7 5. the dream of achieving three in a row at the french open is alive and well. but for osaka, who only returned to the sport four months ago after having daughter shai, a valiant end to her tournament. honestly, it s not the worst. like, i ve felt worse for sure. i. i cried when i got off the court, but then. you know, for me, i kind of realised i was watching iga win this tournament last year and i was pr