Yesterday, The Rafah Crossing that egypt to the Southern Gaza strip open since the First Time Since hamas launched its assault on israel to allow 20 trucks to carry 18. Today, the humanitarian chief of the un for the second convoy of 20 30 trucks could enter the region, delivering much needed aid but admits the un and israel are having tough but fair discussions about how trucks will be inspected. Meanwhile, israel has confirmed increased attacks in gaza, and is urging civilians still on the north to move south. Translation . ,. , translation for their own safe , translation for their own safety. Move translation for their own safety, move southward, translation for their own safety, move southward, we| translation for their own safety, move southward, we will continue to attack in the area of gaza city and increasing tax. We are the humanitarian aid that is entering rafah from egypt, to ensure that the water and medicine is distributed in this humanitarian area we have set. ~ , set. M
as many of us look forward to a summer holiday, the cost of being dropped off at the airport is now higher than ever. i ll have the details on how much it s gone up. it s gold in rome for keely hodgkinson. despite struggling with illness, she wins the european 800m title once again, with the olympics just around the corner. after a brighter, sunny start in central and eastern areas, rain in the west will cross us all except for the far east and it will be windy especially in the west. all the details later. it s thursday the 13th ofjune. our main story. labour will publish its election manifesto this morning, with sir keir starmer saying he is putting wealth creation at the heart of his plans for government. he s said there will be no surprises on tax and has ruled out increases in vat, income tax and national insurance. the conservatives have challenged labour to match their own range of tax pledges for families and businesses. our political correspondent damian grammaticas