The country from gaza. Gunmen then cross the border, some on paragliders, launching multiple attacks on towns, Military Bases and kibbutz. 1,400 people were murdered. Hostages were also taken, with the Israeli Military now saying 155 people are now being held by hamas. Israel responded with air strikes on gaza which have continued all week. Electricity, food, fuel and water have been cut off and more thani million residents were told to leave. The palestinian Authorities Say more than 2,670 people have already died. Meanwhile, an estimated 300,000 israeli troops have gathered on the border with gaza, ahead of a possible Ground Invasion. Lets focus now on hamas s objectives. After launching its attacks in southern israel. Live now to kamran bochari, senior director of the Eurasian Security and prosperity portfolio at the newlines institute. And an expert on islamic extremism if you can, talk to me about where hamas s objectives now lie given what we have seen over the last few days. I w
Retaliation for the hamas Terror Attacks, launching airstrikes against gaza for the fifth day. Israeli troops are now gathering along the border with gaza. Tonight, more than 1200 people in israel killed, and in gaza, more than 1100 people are dead. Nbc s lester holt is in tel aviv with the latest. [sound of artillery] tonight, anticipation growing in this intensifying mideast war. Terrified israelis taking cover as rockets fall to earth. One, striking this hospital. While israel keeps up the pressure on hamas, in gaza, with an unrelenting bombing campaign. People there taking shelter in a crowded hallway during one bombardment. Israeli forces saying they hit over 200 targets today, in just one neighborhood they call a nest for Hamas Terrorists. The pieces are now falling into place for a potential Ground Offensive. Israeli troops preparing to enter gaza to topple hamas leadership. While tonight at the white house, President Biden speaking to Jewish Community leaders, talking about the
Allegation for the hamas Terror Attacks Launching Airstrikes against gaza for the fifth day. Israeli troops are now gathering along the border with gaza. Tonight, with 1200 people in israel killed, and in gaza, more than 1100 people are dead. Nbcs lester holt is in tel aviv with the latest. Tonight, anticipation growing in this intensified mideastern war. Terrified israelis taking cover as rockets fall to earth. One, striking his hospital. While israel keeps up the pressure on hamas, in gaza, within unrelenting bombing campaign. People there, taking shelter in a crowded hallway during one bombardment. Israeli forces saying they hit over 200 targets today, in just one neighborhood, they call a nest, for Hamas Terrorists. The pieces are now falling into place for a potential Ground Offensive. Israeli troops preparing to enter gaza to topple hamas leadership. While tonight at the white house, President Biden speaking to Jewish Community leaders, talking about the scourge of antisemitism,
Israel launches a new siege of gaza, as hamas threatens to kill hostages. The bloodshed continues after a deadly weekend, taking the lives of hundreds of israelis and palestinians. Our Holly Williams is near the front lines. Weve been hearing incoming rocket fire, forcing our team to scramble for cover just minutes ago. Norah the horror at a Music Festival. Overtaken by terror. More than 200 People Killed by hamas militants. Others taken hostage at gunpoint. I lost, like, two liters of blood. I was really sure that thats it. Im going to die. The u. S. Begins airlifting weapons and munitions to israel as u. S. Warships move into position off israels coast. And an american professor tells us he was on the phone with his daughter when she was killed. My heart go back to my country, to my people. Killers, murderers. Protests from both sides. One side yelling free palestine. The other shouting terrorists. Norah you are inside with your kids and youre all huddled together. Yes. Norah and whe
have israelis planning a year-long manhunt around the globe to kill militants, which is probably what this was destined to be from the very beginning. but the news that is really rattling things in washington, from washington to tel-aviv, is this explosive new york times exclusive. oh, my goodness. that the israelis actually knew of this plan of attack in great specifics for a year, for a year, before october the 7th. we re going to speak to one of the reporters who broke that story in a moment. with us, we have columnist and associate editor for the washington post, david ignatius. congressional investigations reporter for washington post, jackie alemany. who will be reporting, of course, on kevin mccarthy s call with donald trump. yeah, what s that? come on, man. he s not eating, so depressed. i have to see him. calling him, yeah. also with us, u.s. national editor at the financial times, ed luce. and katty kay is making her way to the table, as