Strikes hitting buildings in the territory earlier. Israel has cut off fuel, water, and electricity supplies to more than two Million People in an effort to force hamas to release some 150 israeli hostages. Amid the destruction on the ground, the un also warns some 50,000 pregnant women in gaza are unable to Access Essential Health services or clean water. Israeli tanks were seen gathering thursday along the boundary with gaza signs of a possible ground invasion. Meanwhile, the confirmed death toll continues to rise. Gazas Health Ministry says at least 1,537 palestinians have been killed in israels retaliatory air strikes so far. That number includes some 276 women and 50 children. Another 6,612 palestinians have been wounded. And in israel, more than 13 hundred people have been confirmed dead from hamas surprise attacks over the weekend. Us secretary of defence lloyd austin is travelling to israel on friday, one day after Secretary Of State Antony Blinken s visit, to meet with Prime M
With explosions heard on the streets of ashkelon. Sderot is one of the towns thought to have been infiltrated by militants. With the latest on this fast escalating conflict, heres our middle east correspondent Yolande Knell and a warning that you may find some of her report upsetting. Israeli partygoers from an overnight rave running for their lives. Israels Nightmare Scenario armed Palestinian Militants at large in southern israel. It is thought that dozens entered, some cutting through the Perimeter Fence from the gaza strip. In the town of sderot, residents hid as fighters drove in. There was shooting and the israeli casualties began to mount. In a dramatic turn, videos were also shared of israelis being taken into gaza as hostages. The day had begun with intense barrages of palestinian rockets, some reaching as far asjerusalem. But the worst damage was in the towns closest to gaza. This was ashkelon. Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met top security officials. Translation
Hello, im lewis vaughanjones, welcome to the daily global where well bring you the top stories from around the world. Lets start here in the uk. The 15 Year Old Girl who was stabbed to death on her way to school in south london yesterday has been named as elianne andam. Herfamily has paid tribute to the teenager, saying she was the light of their lives. A spokesperson has said they are struggling to comprehend the tragedy. We will bring you what they said in full and just a moment. A 17 year old boy who knew the victim was arrested about an hour after the attack. Police have been given more time to question him. Our Home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford is in croydon. This afternoon, Elianne Andams family released this Smiling Picture of her, describing her as their beautiful child. In a statement, they said. The family said eliannes dreams had now been shattered, and they said their lives and those of the wider family had fallen apart. Today, Police Officers who had been the Firs