The Early Morning assault began with a barrage of rocket fire from gaza just after dawn with explosions heard on the streets of ashkelon. Sderot, which is near gaza, is thought to have been infiltrated by militants. Heres the latest on what we know at this hour. Israels public broadcaster is reporting that after 18 hours, hostages being held in a dining room in kibbutz be eri have been released. Israel has also confirmed that the commander of the nahal brigade, coloneljonathan steinberg, was killed in fighting on saturday. Meanwhile, Major Airlines have cancelled dozens of flights to tel aviv. They include american airlines, air france, lufthansa, emirates, and ryanair, among others. Lets show you live pictures from gaza now. Were hearing that the israeli army has asked residents of seven different areas across the gaza strip which you can see there on your screens to leave their homes and move to the city centres or take refuge in shelters in preparation for Launching Attacks against
We highlighted the Human Suffering and negative added impacts of the war in ukraine with regard to global food and energy security, Supply Chains, Macro Financial stability, inflation and growth. Thats a departure from tougher language at last years 620 in bali, saying the 620 deplores, in the strongest terms, the aggression by the Russian Federation against ukraine and demands its complete and unconditional withdrawal from the territory of ukraine. We should note two key leaders were missing russian president Vladimir Putin and his key ally, chinese president xijinping. Disagreements over language on ukraine threatened to overshadow the 620 this year, as south asia correspondent Yogita Limaye explains. During the 620 summit in bali last year, member countries took a very long time to agree on the wording regarding the war in ukraine, so that was expected this time around as well. In fact, there were worries about whether there would be consensus on any statement at all. And so, its qu
For territorial gain. But theres no reference to russian aggression. It reads, in part, quote we highlighted the Human Suffering and negative added impacts of the war in ukraine with regard to global food and energy security, supply chains, Macro Financial stability, inflation and growth. The text from last years summit reads, in part the 620 deplores in the strongest terms the aggression by the Russian Federation against ukraine and demands its complete and unconditional withdrawal from the territory of ukraine. We should note two key leaders were missing russian president Vladimir Putin and his key ally, chinese president xijinping. Disagreements over language on ukraine threatened to overshadow the 620 this year, as south asia correspondent Yogita Limaye explains. During the 620 summit in bali last year, member countries took a very long time to agree on the wording regarding the war in ukraine, so that was expected this time around as well. In fact, there were worries about whether
Like here in taroudant. Rescuers are scrambling to save families trapped under the rubble. It is a challenge made harder by the fact that roads to many of the worst hit areas have been blocked by landslides. In many remote towns, buildings are made of traditional materials like mud brick, and nearly every one was damaged. Ten people here were killed and the survivors faced sleeping out in the Cold Mountain air for a second night. As rescuers dig to find victims, families rush to dig Graves Islamic Tradition requires bodies to be buried as soon as possible. In the past few hours, morocco s King Mohammed vi held an emergency cabinet meeting. The government has told local authorities to stockpile tents, food and drinking water. Authorities are also rushing to reinforce the National Stock of blood, and people have been queuing up to make donations. Earlier, i spoke to journalist martin jay. He runs the news site maghrebi. Org. Martin was inside his home in marrakesh during the quake. Thank
Buildings are made of traditional materials like mud brick, and nearly every one was damaged. Ten people here were killed and the survivors face sleeping out in the Cold Mountain air for a second night. As rescuers dig to find victims, families rush to dig graves. Islamic tradition requires bodies to be buried as soon as possible. In the past few hours, moroccos king, mohammed the sixth, held an emergency cabinet meeting. The government has told local authorities to stockpile tents, food and drinking water. Authorities are also rushing to reinforce the National Stock of blood, and people have been queuing up to make donations. The bbc s nick beake sent this report from marrakech. First, the panic as they run for their lives. Then the chaos as debris rains down and dust consumes the streets. This is marrakesh in the moments after the quake. Late night diners flee their tables. At this mosque, screams as the tower seems to sway, but doesnt succumb. But many other buildings in the city cr