As concerns continue over the humanitarian situation in the territory. The United Nations says more than half a Million People are one step away from famine. Aid going into gaza is being held up because of intense Security Checks at two Southern Land crossings. Air drops are helping palestinians. These, some of 10,000 meals that landed in the northern part of the territory today. But so much more is needed, and now this charity ship with 200 tonnes of food is part of the effort, on its way from cyprus. Quentin sommerville is in the port city of larnaca. He sent this report. Its a drop in the ocean of gazas need, but this is the first direct aid shipment by sea about to leave cyprus. The spanish ship the open arms, seen here in larnaca port, getting ready to set sail. It has a long journey ahead of it. The barge has 200 tonnes of desperately needed essentials rice, flour and pre prepared meals. This has taken months in planning. The cargo was loaded all weekend. The final Security Clear
the latest on the cross-country weather system. also tonight, silent night. christmas canceled in a holy city. i m imtiaz tyab in east jerusalem. tonight in bethlehem in the occupied west bank palestinian christians say they won t be celebrating christmas as the carnage in gaza intensifies. pope francis celebrates christmas eve mass praying for those suffering in war. president biden pressing israel to change course. other world leaders not waiting. plus, the mad dash for last-minute gifts. shoppers hitting stores. some simply taking in the sights. a sweet treat for the masses. the california store creating classic candy canes. and later, a santa for everyone, bringing joy to children in their own words. the most important thing about christmas is love. announcer: this is the cbs weekend news. from new york with jericka duncan. good evening and thanks for joining us on this christmas eve. tonight there s a major storm blowing through the midwest. this is
russia s claim that it fewas behind an attempted drone strike on the kremlin allegedly targeted putin for assassination. cnn is analyzing the video as theories emerge about who and who not to blame. welcome to our viewers in the united states and around the world. i m wolf blitzer. you re in the situation room. let s get right to the news. a suspected gunman is on the loose and considered armed and very dangerously police. ryan, give us the latest. we ve been talking to our sources throughout the afternoon here in atlanta to figure out what happened but the focus is on the building behind us. it s up there on the 11th floor where the shooting happened and of course people here in the midtown area have been shocked by this. that shooting happening in the waiting room. the family was upset because they believe the man was having a terrible time getting help from the va. he used to be a coast guard member, served four years and at some point, went to the va for help and when
his death sends a clear message. this mission was carefully planned, rigorously minimize the risk of harm to other civilians. and one week ago after being advised the conditions were optimal, i gave the final approval to go get him. no matter how long it takes, no matter where you hide, if you are a threat to our people, the united states will find you and take you out. the white house has just released this photo from july, president biden meeting with his national security team in the situation room, discussing the possible operation to kill al zawahiri. reminiscent of the photo from the operation room during the bin laden operation. we re learning about the planning behind it, it was intricate, months long. u.s. intel agencies were tracking down the al qaeda leader going back well into the beginning of this year. cnn s arlette saenz joins me now from the white house. what more do we know about the planning behind this, because what is remarkable, it seems, they first a
Katy tur, the idf announced its stepping up Ground Operations, along with increased bombings in gaza, which is what we have been seeing over the past two hours, repeated explosions over the border from israel. This is a live shot right now of that area. The palestinian red crescent, an Aid Organization tells nbc news it has completely lost contact with its Operation Room in gaza. No Phone Service, land line or cell, no internet connection, also something nbc news has experienced in trying to get in touch with our own teams and contacted in gaza. So what could be coming next. Joining us now from ashdot, is nbc news Foreign Correspondent raf sanchez, along with Noga Tarnopolsky who spent over two decades covering the conflict, raf, lets talk about what we were experiencing tonight, the idf had a News Conference a little bit earlier addressing the public. They didnt announce a Ground Incursion specifically, but they did say Ground Operations are increasing. What does that mean . Over the