Light to enter. The un agency for Palestinian Refugees says the situation in Southern Gaza is so bad, some civilians are returning north, despite israeli warnings to stay away. Sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, heres betty. Good afternoon. Hello from the bbc sport centre. There will be a minutes silence prior to Manchester Uniteds Champions League game with copenhagen tomorrow night. Players will also wear black armbands as tributes continue to pour in from the world of football following the passing of sir Bobby Charlton on saturday. Eric ten hag has been speaking ahead of that game today, and says charltons legacy will live on. Bobby was a legend, a giant. Not only for manchester united, but for football. And so his legacy was also what he left with the standards, the high standards we have to live every day. Of course, first our thoughts are with his family, with his wife, with his children and grandchildren. But also for what he meant for manchester united,
We have been reporting this morning that they have targeted 100 hamas targets inside of gaza. In that one of the key operatives that was part of the seven of October Attack has also been on of the targets of the attack and thats why theyre doing it. It is towards the Ground Defensive will see when it happens and itstill remains to be seen. But the message from the israeli side is that we are going ahead. It is not a deescalation. We intend to go to gaza some point. The Defense Minister said they would have to see gaza inside and thus the language he wants his troops to here in terms of civilians in gaza. Katie, thank you. As we mentioned President Joe Biden delivered an address thursday to explain why more military aid to the ukraine is in americas longterm interests. On friday the white house will send an urgent request to congress to continue to fund the war efforts in both countries. The problem is the Congress Cannot Act until they choose a new speaker and no one knows how long tha
Bullingham says the fa had sought Expert Guidance on the israel gaza issue before reaching its decision. India have made it four wins from four at the cricket world cup, with a comfortable victory this afternoon. The tournament hosts were set 257 to win by bangladesh opener litton das top scoring with 66. India never really looked in too much trouble though, once again it was virat kohli who anchored the chase. He hit a magnificent century. This six with the last ball of the innins took him to three figures. 103 not out for him. India winning by seven wickets with more than eight overs to spare. They play new zealand next, on sunday. Now, theres just under 2a hours until the start of the Rugby World Cup semi finals with argentina playing 3 time champions new zealand, whilst england take on defending champions south africa on saturday. And ahead of that match england have named their team. Theyve made three changes with Freddie Steward returning at full back in place of marcus smith who
In the past couple of hours, americas top diplomat, Antony Blinken, has arrived back in israel from egypt, where he was trying to persuade officials to reopen the border point. Egypts Foreign Minister is reported as saying israel had not yet taken a stance that would allow the crossing to open. Over the weekend, hes held talks in six arab states, wanting to alleviate gazas humanitarian crisis and stop the war escalating. He returns to israel, as it prepares a major Ground Operation in the gaza strip. We are expecting a News Conference shortly involving Antony Blinken and we will bring you that as soon as it begins. This is a fast moving story, but here are some other key points. The United Nations is warning that Hospital Fuel Reserves in gaza are likely to run out in the next 2a hours potentially Endangering Thousands of patients. Conditions in the territory are worsening, with shortages of food, water and aid. At least 2,750 people have been killed. Palestinian sources say israels ai
And 30 years after the glory days of Nelson Mandelas arrival in power, south africa marks the anniversary with disillusion and anger. The poor, Disenfranchised Black Majority that suffered during apartheid expected that they also would have been during apartheid expected that there also would have been Economic Freedom to follow political freedoms. Hamas and the Israeli Government are engaged in a complex dual at present, with hamas, slightly to the surprise of the us and other western countries, accepting a considerable number of israels demands for a ceasefire. Israel insists that hamas hasnt gone far enough. Benjamin netanyahu, israels prime minister, has decided to push into the southern town of rafah, greatly against americas wishes. The un warns of serious danger to the civilians who have been forced out of their homes. A great deal of israels strategy in gaza is dictated by internal politics, as mr netanyahu tries to keep enough support from his far right associates in governmen