We will have the latest on the escalating conflict. Hello, and welcome to bbc news. We start in israel and gaza, where there has been another night of Missile Launchers and air raids across the border, while the prospect of an Israeli Ground invasion appears to be drawing closer. Here are the latest developments for you. Israel says that more than 1200 israelis are now known to have been killed since her mass since hamas launched attacks. More than 950 people have been killed by israels embodiment of gaza. The only crossing from Gaza Into Egypt At Rafa has been hit by israeli air strikes. All sides of war crimes. Israel has accused hamas of torturing babies and hostages. It was said that israel was planning to starvation as a method of warfare. Strikes against gaza have continued this morning. This was a blast a couple of hours ago. A huge blast, as you can see. This is the seen live in gaza, very hazy background, because the amount of smoke that has been released by missiles means it
Calamity . Amin salam, in beirut. Welcome to hardtalk. Thank you, thank you, stephen. Always a pleasure. Always a pleasure. Well, its ureat to always a pleasure. Well, its great to have always a pleasure. Well, its great to have you always a pleasure. Well, its great to have you back always a pleasure. Well, its great to have you back on i always a pleasure. Well, itsl great to have you back on the show and if i may, i want to start with some words you said just one week after october 7 thatis, just one week after october 7 that is, after the hamas Attack On Southern Israel and at the very beginning of israels massive military response, you said at that point we do not want to be here in lebanon a Bargaining Chip in a larger geopolitical game. Isnt that precisely what your country has become . , ,. , precisely what your country has become . , ~. , become . Stephen, youve known me for always become . Stephen, youve known me for always my become . Stephen, youve known me for always my
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