His comments came as intense street protests over his handling of negotiations entered a second night in israel including these demonstrations outside his office injerusalem. Lucy williamson has more from jerusalem. Israel s protesters and their prime minister are old acquaintances. Calls for a hostage deal have brought long established opponents onto the streets, but the shooting of six hostages in a gaza tunnel last week has broadened this movement, they say. And the mass demonstrations in tel aviv last night were a turning point. I think the news of the six hostages, the fact that they were alive and murdered right before they could have been saved, that broke it. After last night s mass protest, people are back on the streets again. There are growing public and political demands on israel s prime minister to make a deal, but benjamin netanyahu, protected by his parliamentary majority, isn t listening. Tonight mr netanyahu defied anyone to ask him to compromise now. These murderer
You are now recognized for your Opening Statement thank you mr chairman and thank you Ranking Member newness i have appreciate the opportunity to speak again to the members of this committee. First let me offer my thanks to the men and women of the u. S. Department of state who have committed their professional lives to support the Foreign Policy work of the United States in particular i want to thank my staff at the u. S. Mission to the European Union your integrity dedication and hard work often performed without public acclaim or recognition serve as a shining example of true Public Service and i am personally grateful to work beside you each and every day it is my honor to serve as the u. S. Ambassador to the European Union the u. S. Mission to the e. U. Is the direct link between the United States and the European Union and its members. Americas longest standing allies and one of the largest economic blocs in the world every day i work to support a strong united and peaceful europ
Tojose mourinho being named the new boss at tottenham, and were asking where it went wrong for pochettino. Thanks, holly, and Sarah Keith Lucas has the weather. It is mostly dry but fairly cloudy this afternoon, some right then a forecast, particularly to end the week and into the weekend, but pretty quiet and dry for most away from the south west over the next couple of days. I will bring you all the details in about half an hour. Thanks, sarah. Also coming up the koala rescued from the bushfires in australia the woman seen on video taking off her shirt and charging into the flames to save the injured animal. Hello, everyone this is afternoon live. The liberal democrats have set out their general election manifesto, reiterating their pledge to stop brexit. The party claims by doing so it will be able to invest billions of pounds in Public Services, and tackling inequality. The manifesto also includes a pledge to tackle Climate Change by generating more electricity through renewable en
Intelligence impeachment inquiry wraps up with testimony from u. S. Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland. Also a major fundraiser for President Trumps inauguration in 2017. We will stay outside the hearing room. This is the Longworth House Office building. Its possible well now hear from some democratic members on that impeachment inquiry hearing. But were only halfway done through the set hearings for today. Another one, we understand, scheduled for 5 30 eastern coming up with two witnesses. Laura cooper, the Deputy Assistant defense secretary for ukraine and also david hale, who is the under secretary for Political Affairs. That hearing 5 30 eastern. Well have that live here on cspan 3. As we wait for that to get under way, well continue as we look live in the hearing room itself in Longworth House Office building. We continue to take your reaction, your thoughts on the testimony today from ambassador sondland. The lines are 2027488920 for democrats. Republicans its 20274
The committee will come to order. Good morning, everyone. This is the fifth in a series of public hearings the committee will be holding as part of the house of representatives impeachment inquiry. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. There is a quorum present. We will turn to our witness for an Opening Statement and then to questions. For audience members, we welcome you and respect your interest in being here. In turn, we ask for your respect as we proceed with todays hearing. Its the intention of the committee to proceed without disruptions. Ill make all necessary steps to maintain order and ensure the committee is run in house rules and House Resolution 660. I recognize myself to give an Opening Statement. This morning we will hear from gordon sondland, the American Ambassador to the European Union. We are here today as part of the house of representatives impeachment inquiry because President Donald Trump sought to condition military assistan